Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 1253
The Bolens 1253 is a 1970 garden tractor from the Tube Frame Series. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH120 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a 6-speed gear type with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 63 inch length, 34 inch width, and 40 inch height, with a shipping weight of 645 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear sizes. The mower deck is a mid-mount Bolens type with 3 blades. Electrical system uses a 12 volt battery with negative ground.
Power12 hp
Founded-
Model1253
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1253
Power
| Power | 12 hp |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Tecumseh HH120 |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 453 cc (27.66 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
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| Height | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 645 lbs (292 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Series | Tube Frame Series |
| Manufacturer | Bolens |
References
| Publication | Bolens Husky published in 1970 |
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Attachments
| Mower deck type | mid-mount Bolens |
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| Mower deck blades | 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Manufacturer | Bolens |
Steering and Drive
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |