Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Ford 1600

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
Image not recorded
FordModel B

Ford 1600

Utility

power
23.1 hp
displacement
77.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
9
Full 1600 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
FordFord 1600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

▲ 1600 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
HT2323 hp
160023.1 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; 1600 is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1600 higher · +19.9 ci (+34%)
HT2357.7 ci
160077.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; 1600 is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HT232
16002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; 1600 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1600 higher · +1,592 lb (+145%)
HT231,098 lb
16002,690 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; 1600 is in the 92nd · 314 models

HT23 (A)1600 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
ManufacturerBolensFord—
ModelHT231600—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
ManufacturerKohlerShibaura—
ModelK582LE892—
Power Output23hp23.1hp▲ 1600+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement57.7ci77.6ci▲ 1600+19.9 ci · +34%
Bore3.5in3.5inSame
Stroke3in3.9in▲ 1600+0.9 in · +30%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
Length74.8in100in▲ 1600+25.2 in · +34%
Width45.7inNot recorded—
Height44.9in54.3in▲ 1600+9.4 in · +21%
Operating Weight1,098lb2,690lb▲ 1600+1,592 lb · +145%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen-center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ HT23+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,700lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Ford 1600Difference
TypeOpen stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 89th percentile (77.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 92nd percentile (2,690 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 87th percentile (100 in)
A · HT23B · 1600Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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