Bolens 853 vs Toro 888
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 853 and the Toro 888 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens 853 is heavier: 249 kg versus 154 kg for the Toro 888.
- The Bolens 853 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 853 | Toro 888 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1971 | 1970–1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 249 kg | 154 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 106 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 146 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 853 or the Toro 888?
The Bolens 853 and the Toro 888 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 853 or the Toro 888?
The Bolens 853 is heavier: 249 kg versus 154 kg for the Toro 888.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 853 or the Toro 888?
The Bolens 853 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".