Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Challenger MT225

Bolens HT23 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT23

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
57.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT23 specs
Challenger MT225 Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger MT225

Utility

power
23.3 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full MT225 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT225

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ MT225 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
HT2323 hp
MT22523.3 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; MT225 is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT225 higher · +10.8 ci (+19%)
HT2357.7 ci
MT22568.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; MT225 is in the 85th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ MT225 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
MT2253
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; MT225 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT225 higher · +574 lb (+52%)
HT231,098 lb
MT2251,672 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; MT225 is in the 81st · 314 models

HT23 (A)MT225 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
ManufacturerBolensChallenger—
ModelHT23MT225—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
ManufacturerKohlerIseki—
ModelK582Not recorded—
Power Output23hp23.3hp▲ MT225+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,800RPM▲ HT23+800 RPM · +29%
Cylinders23▲ MT225+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci68.5ci▲ MT225+10.8 ci · +19%
Bore3.5in3.1in▲ HT23+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3in3.1in▲ MT225+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
Length74.8in105in▲ MT225+30.2 in · +40%
Width45.7in41in▲ HT23+4.7 in · +11%
Height44.9in75.2in▲ MT225+30.3 in · +67%
Operating Weight1,098lb1,672lb▲ MT225+574 lb · +52%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category01—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded694lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower steering—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Challenger MT225Difference
TypeOpen stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 85th percentile (68.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 89th percentile (105 in)
A · HT23B · MT225Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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