Bolens 960 vs Wheel Horse 18HP
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 960 and the Wheel Horse 18HP deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 18HP is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1966 for the Bolens 960.
- The Bolens 960 has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 960 | Wheel Horse 18HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1975 | 1973 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 694 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Length | 259 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 72" | 48" |