Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 1053

The Bolens 1053 is a 1970 garden tractor from the Tube Frame Series. It features a 10 hp Wisconsin TRA-10D 361cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches, length of 63 inches, width of 34 inches, and height of 40 inches, weighing 645 lbs. The tractor uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, 36" snowblower, and 42" blade, all front or mid-mount compatible.
Power10 hp
Founded42" deck
Model1053

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1053

Power
Power10.0 hp
Tires
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelWisconsin TRA-10D
Power10 hp (7.5 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.875 inches (79 x 73 mm)
Displacement361 cc (22.05 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Height40 inches (101 cm)
Length63 inches (160 cm)
Wheelbase43 inches (109 cm)
Shipping weight645 lbs (292 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Year1970
SeriesTube Frame Series
ManufacturerBolens
Attachments
Blade42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower36 inches (91 cm) width, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Bolens
Transmission
Typegear
BrandBolens
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Operator station
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station