Bolens 20HD vs Wheel Horse RJ-25
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 20HD is more powerful than the Wheel Horse RJ-25: 3 HP versus 2 HP (+1 HP, +50%).
- The Bolens 20HD is the more recent model: production started in 1956, versus 1955 for the Wheel Horse RJ-25.
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 20HD | Wheel Horse RJ-25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3 HP | 2 HP |
| Production years | 1956–1957 | 1955 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 149 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 101 cm | — |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 20HD or the Wheel Horse RJ-25?
The Bolens 20HD is more powerful than the Wheel Horse RJ-25: 3 HP versus 2 HP (+1 HP, +50%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 20HD or the Wheel Horse RJ-25?
The Bolens 20HD is the more recent model: production started in 1956, versus 1955 for the Wheel Horse RJ-25.

