Ariens lawn tractors Imperial vs Bolens 8436
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors Imperial and the Bolens 8436 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors Imperial is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1960 for the Bolens 8436.
- The Bolens 8436 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors Imperial | Bolens 8436 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1961 | 1960–1970 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 6 / 1 |
| Length | — | 137 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 36" |