Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT20 vs Stihl S 20

Bolens HT20 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT20

Lawn and Garden

power
19.5 hp
displacement
53.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT20 specs
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StihlModel B

Stihl S 20

Sub-Compact

power
20 hp
displacement
61.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full S 20 specs
BolensBolens HT20
vs
StihlStihl S 20

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ S 20 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
HT2019.5 hp
S 2020 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT20 is in the 54th percentile; S 20 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ S 20 higher · +7.6 ci (+14%)
HT2053.7 ci
S 2061.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT20 is in the 76th percentile; S 20 is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HT202
S 202
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT20 is in the 50th percentile; S 20 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ S 20 higher · +1,071 lb (+98%)
HT201,091 lb
S 202,162 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT20 is in the 66th percentile; S 20 is in the 89th · 314 models

HT20 (A)S 20 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
ManufacturerBolensStihl—
ModelHT20S 20—
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
ManufacturerKohlerMWM—
ModelK532AKD 10Z—
Power Output19.5hp20hp▲ S 20+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM3,450RPM3,000RPM▲ HT20+450 RPM · +15%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement53.7ci61.3ci▲ S 20+7.6 ci · +14%
Bore3.4inNot recorded—
Stroke3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
Length74.8inNot recorded—
Width37.8in57.9in▲ S 20+20.1 in · +53%
Height44.9in63in▲ S 20+18.1 in · +40%
Operating Weight1,091lb2,162lb▲ S 20+1,071 lb · +98%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT20Stihl S 20Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 54th percentile (19.5 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 76th percentile (53.7 ci)B · 83rd percentile (61.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,091 lb)B · 89th percentile (2,162 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 94th percentile (57.9 in)
A · HT20B · S 20Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens HT20Full spec pageStihl S 20