BolensModel A
Bolens HT23
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 23 hp
- displacement
- 57.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens HT23 vs Cub Cadet 7234
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 7234
Utility
- power
- 23 hp
- displacement
- 75.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
BolensBolens HT23
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7234
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedHT2323 hp
723423 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
HT23 is in the 76th percentile; 7234 is in the 76th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 7234 higher · +17.7 ci (+31%)HT2357.7 ci
723475.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
HT23 is in the 78th percentile; 7234 is in the 89th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 7234 higher · +1 (+50%)HT232
72343
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
HT23 is in the 50th percentile; 7234 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 7234 higher · +1,412 lb (+129%)HT231,098 lb
72342,510 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
HT23 is in the 66th percentile; 7234 is in the 91st · 314 models
HT23 (A)7234 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | HT23 | 7234 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | K582 | K3G | — |
| Power Output | 23hp | 23hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 7234+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 57.7ci | 75.4ci | ▲ 7234+17.7 ci · +31% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.2in | ▲ HT23+0.3 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 3in | 3.1in | ▲ 7234+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Partially-Synchronized Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 74.8in | 115in | ▲ 7234+40.2 in · +54% |
| Width | 45.7in | 51.8in | ▲ 7234+6.1 in · +13% |
| Height | 44.9in | 83.5in | ▲ 7234+38.6 in · +86% |
| Operating Weight | 1,098lb | 2,510lb | ▲ 7234+1,412 lb · +129% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 2,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Single Hitch Point | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.4gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens HT23 | Cub Cadet 7234 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open station | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 89th percentile (75.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 91st percentile (2,510 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 95th percentile (115 in)
A · HT23B · 7234Median Lawn and Garden Tractor