Bolens 828 vs Cub Cadet 81
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 828 and the Cub Cadet 81 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 81 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Bolens 828.
- The Cub Cadet 81 is heavier: 190 kg versus 151 kg for the Bolens 828.
- The Cub Cadet 81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 828 | Cub Cadet 81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1977–1979 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 151 kg | 190 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 109 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 828 or the Cub Cadet 81?
The Bolens 828 and the Cub Cadet 81 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 828 or the Cub Cadet 81?
The Cub Cadet 81 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1974 for the Bolens 828.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 828 or the Cub Cadet 81?
The Cub Cadet 81 is heavier: 190 kg versus 151 kg for the Bolens 828.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 828 or the Cub Cadet 81?
The Cub Cadet 81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".