Bolens LT-8E 814
The Bolens LT-8E 814 is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 465 lbs 210 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal
5.7 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
465 lbs
210 kg
Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1981
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolens |
Lawn tractor | |
Variants | |
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LT-8 | manual start |
LT8-E | electric start |
Bolens LT-8E Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Bolens LT-8E Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 41.75 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 465 lbs
210 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Rear Engine Riders - Lawn Tractors published in 1979, by Bolens | |
Lawn Machines published in 1981, by Bolens |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Bolens LT-8E Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 41.75 inches
106 cm |
Length | 56.5 inches
143 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 34.5 inches
87 cm |
Weight | 465 lbs
210 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Bolens |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Cut height | 1.75 to 3.25 inch
4 to 8 cm |
Cut positions | 4 |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens LT-8E 814.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens LT-8E 814 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens LT-8E 814.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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