Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 1254

The Bolens 1254 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1972 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 12 hp Wisconsin TRA12D 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with 453 cc displacement. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 42.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, 34 inch width, and 40 inch height at the steering wheel. The tractor weighs 645 lbs and has ground clearance of 7 inches. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck, a 42 inch front-mount blade, and a 36 inch front-mount snowblower.
Power12 hp
Founded42" deck
Model1254

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1254

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelWisconsin TRA12D
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement453 cc (27.66 ci)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesTube Frame Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1971 - 1972
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, Bolens
Snowblower36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, Bolens
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width (106 cm), 3-blade, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), mid-mount Bolens
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Length62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase42.5 inches (107 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Shipping weight645 lbs (292 kg)
Ground clearance7 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel)40 inches (101 cm)