Bolens 8436 vs Cub Cadet 526
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 8436 and the Cub Cadet 526 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 526 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1960 for the Bolens 8436.
- The Bolens 8436 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 8436 | Cub Cadet 526 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1970 | 1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 127 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Length | 137 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 36" | 26" |