Bolens 628 vs Craftsman 502.25603
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 502.25603 is more powerful than the Bolens 628: 7 HP versus 6 HP (+1 HP, +17%).
- The Bolens 628 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1978 for the Craftsman 502.25603.
- The Bolens 628 is heavier: 165 kg versus 113 kg for the Craftsman 502.25603.
- The Bolens 628 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 628 | Craftsman 502.25603 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1982 | 1978–1980 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 165 kg | 113 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 28" | 25" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 628 or the Craftsman 502.25603?
The Craftsman 502.25603 is more powerful than the Bolens 628: 7 HP versus 6 HP (+1 HP, +17%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 628 or the Craftsman 502.25603?
The Bolens 628 is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1978 for the Craftsman 502.25603.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 628 or the Craftsman 502.25603?
The Bolens 628 is heavier: 165 kg versus 113 kg for the Craftsman 502.25603.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 628 or the Craftsman 502.25603?
The Bolens 628 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 25".