Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens GT-1800
The Bolens GT-1800 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1995 as part of the DuraTrac Series. It features an 18 hp Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering (power steering optional). The tractor has a wheelbase of 49 inches, weighs 925 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It offers a variety of attachments including mid-mount mower decks (42, 48, 60 inches), snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The GT-1800 was also available with power steering and compatible with a 33-inch shaft drive tiller. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 15-amp flywheel alternator charging system. The tractor is designed with an open operator station and optional rear sleeve hitch.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens GT-1800
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler M18QS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RV15YC |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Series | DuraTrac Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Variants | GTX 18 (similar Troy-Bilt model) |
| Model codes | 5118H and 5118HS (power steering) |
| Production years | 1988 - 1995 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual, power optional |
| Operator station | Open |
Attachments
| 54" Blade | Bolens 19220, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Additional | Compatible with a 33-inch shaft drive tiller (51333) |
| 14066 Loader | 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 700 lbs breakout (317 kg), 37° dump, 15.5 inches reach (dumped) (39 cm), 40.75 inches reach (ground) (103 cm), 17° rollback (ground line), 63.5 inches height (at pin) (161 cm), 49 inches clearance (dumped) (124 cm), boom cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), bucket cyl: 2.0 inches (5 cm), Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Bolens 50142, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift,Bolens 50146, two-stage, Clear height:46 inches (116 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Bolens 50042S, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Bolens 50048S, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge,Bolens 50048R, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | Bolens 50060S, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
| Oil type | Mobilfluid 423 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 38.5 inches (97 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 47.75 inches (121 cm) |
| Length | 76.75 inches (194 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 925 lbs (419 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-magnetic |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 2000@3600 |
| Front PTO Type | shaft |