Bolens 830 vs Cub Cadet 85
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 830 and the Cub Cadet 85 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens 830 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the Cub Cadet 85.
- The Bolens 830 is heavier: 172 kg versus 167 kg for the Cub Cadet 85.
- The Cub Cadet 85 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 830 | Cub Cadet 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 1975–1985 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 172 kg | 167 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 88 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 32" |