Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 1225

The Bolens 1225 is a 1969 garden tractor from the Tube Frame Series. It features a 12 hp Wisconsin TRA12D 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 10 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 40.5 inches, length of 62.5 inches, width of 34 inches, height of 40 inches, and a shipping weight of 675 lbs. It uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader.
Power12 hp
Founded42" deck
Model1225

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1225

Power
Power12 hp
Tires
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelWisconsin TRA12D
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement453 cc (27.66 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Height40 inches (101 cm)
Length62.5 inches (158 cm)
Wheelbase40.5 inches (102 cm)
Shipping weight675 lbs (306 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Year1969
SeriesTube Frame Series
ManufacturerBolens
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
Front-end loader18580 Loader
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Bolens
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ClutchFwd:Rev :8:4
TransmissionEaton 10
Steering and Drive
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station