Bolens LT-8 vs Simplicity 4108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens LT-8 and the Simplicity 4108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens LT-8 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1976 for the Simplicity 4108.
- The Simplicity 4108 is heavier: 219 kg versus 199 kg for the Bolens LT-8.
- The Simplicity 4108 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens LT-8 | Simplicity 4108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1981 | 1976–1979 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 199 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 143 cm | 159 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens LT-8 or the Simplicity 4108?
The Bolens LT-8 and the Simplicity 4108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens LT-8 or the Simplicity 4108?
The Bolens LT-8 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1976 for the Simplicity 4108.
Which is heavier, the Bolens LT-8 or the Simplicity 4108?
The Simplicity 4108 is heavier: 219 kg versus 199 kg for the Bolens LT-8.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens LT-8 or the Simplicity 4108?
The Simplicity 4108 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".