Bolens 831 vs Cub Cadet 182
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 831 and the Cub Cadet 182 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 182 is heavier: 213 kg versus 174 kg for the Bolens 831.
- The Cub Cadet 182 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 831 | Cub Cadet 182 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1986 | 1979–1984 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 174 kg | 213 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | — |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 831 or the Cub Cadet 182?
The Bolens 831 and the Cub Cadet 182 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 831 or the Cub Cadet 182?
The Cub Cadet 182 is heavier: 213 kg versus 174 kg for the Bolens 831.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 831 or the Cub Cadet 182?
The Cub Cadet 182 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".

