Bolens 8536 vs Toro Sportsman Rider
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 8536 and the Toro Sportsman Rider deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Bolens 8536 is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1959 for the Toro Sportsman Rider.
- The Bolens 8536 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 8536 | Toro Sportsman Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1961 | 1959–1962 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 36" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 8536 or the Toro Sportsman Rider?
The Bolens 8536 and the Toro Sportsman Rider deliver the same power: 5 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 8536 or the Toro Sportsman Rider?
The Bolens 8536 is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1959 for the Toro Sportsman Rider.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 8536 or the Toro Sportsman Rider?
The Bolens 8536 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".

