Bolens 1000 vs Wheel Horse 1054
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1000 and the Wheel Horse 1054 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Bolens 1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 1054.
- The Bolens 1000 is heavier: 301 kg versus 294 kg for the Wheel Horse 1054.
- The Wheel Horse 1054 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1000 | Wheel Horse 1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1965 | 1964–1965 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 301 kg | 294 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 119 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1000 or the Wheel Horse 1054?
The Bolens 1000 and the Wheel Horse 1054 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1000 or the Wheel Horse 1054?
The Bolens 1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 1054.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1000 or the Wheel Horse 1054?
The Bolens 1000 is heavier: 301 kg versus 294 kg for the Wheel Horse 1054.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1000 or the Wheel Horse 1054?
The Wheel Horse 1054 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".