Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Hinomoto Hotshot E230

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
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HinomotoModel B

Hinomoto Hotshot E230

Sub-Compact

power
22.7 hp
displacement
77.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full Hotshot E230 specs
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HinomotoHinomoto Hotshot E230

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ HT23 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
HT2323 hp
Hotshot E23022.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; Hotshot E230 is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Hotshot E230 higher · +19.4 ci (+34%)
HT2357.7 ci
Hotshot E23077.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; Hotshot E230 is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HT232
Hotshot E2302
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; Hotshot E230 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Hotshot E230 higher · +770 lb (+70%)
HT231,098 lb
Hotshot E2301,868 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; Hotshot E230 is in the 85th · 314 models

HT23 (A)Hotshot E230 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
ManufacturerBolensHinomoto—
ModelHT23Hotshot E230—
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
ManufacturerKohlerToyosha—
ModelK582P-126—
Power Output23hp22.7hp▲ HT23+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement57.7ci77.1ci▲ Hotshot E230+19.4 ci · +34%
Bore3.5in3.6in▲ Hotshot E230+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3in3.7in▲ Hotshot E230+0.7 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
Length74.8in108in▲ Hotshot E230+33.2 in · +44%
Width45.7in50in▲ Hotshot E230+4.3 in · +9%
Height44.9in77in▲ Hotshot E230+32.1 in · +71%
Operating Weight1,098lb1,868lb▲ Hotshot E230+770 lb · +70%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
TypeNot recordedRear: 540 (1.375)—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Hinomoto Hotshot E230Difference
TypeOpen stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 73rd percentile (22.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 89th percentile (77.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 85th percentile (1,868 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 92nd percentile (108 in)
A · HT23B · Hotshot E230Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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