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Bolens HT-18

Bolens HT-18 tractor
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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)

Engine

Type:gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
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)
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
Battery AH:45
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
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. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
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
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
General:hydrostatic
Transmission:Sundstrand 15

Steering and Brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Front PTO:independent
Front PTO Type:2000

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