Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens HT-18
The Bolens HT-18 is a garden tractor introduced in 1973 as part of the Large Frame Series. It features an 18 hp Kohler K482 786cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a shaft-driven hydrostatic Sundstrand 15 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor has a wheelbase of 52 inches, weighs 980 lbs, and includes features such as two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It is equipped with an independent front PTO and mechanical clutch. Attachments include a 54" mid-mount mower deck, snowblowers, blade, and front-end loader options. The HT-18 was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens HT-18
Power
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
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| Model | Kohler K482 |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 786 cc (48 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
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| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Weight | 980 lbs (444 kg) |
| Rear tire | 27-8.50-15 |
| Wheelbase | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 18-8.50x8 |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 45 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Series | Large Frame Series |
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | Bolens |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| Blade | 54 inches width, front-mount, hydraulic-angle |
| Snowblower | 42" single-stage front-mount, 48" dual-stage front-mount |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 14 Loader, 500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (level) (180 cm), weight: 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), Specification of loader type B185 |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches cutting width, mid-mount Bolens, shaft drive |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| General | hydrostatic |
| Transmission | Sundstrand 15 |
Steering and Brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
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| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 2000 |