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Bolens 1256

Bolens 1256 tractor
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The Bolens 1256 is a garden tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 12 hp Wisconsin TRA12D air-cooled 1-cylinder gasoline engine with 453 cc displacement. The tractor uses an Eaton 10 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 42.5 inches, length of 62.5 inches, width of 34 inches, and height of 40 inches, weighing 680 lbs. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It runs on 12 volts with a negative ground electrical system. Attachments include a mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, with additional capability for tillers and plows.
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Power12 hp
Founded-
Model1256

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1256

Power

Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Wisconsin TRA12D
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)
Height:40 inches (101 cm)
Length:62.5 inches (158 cm)
Wheelbase:42.5 inches (107 cm)
Shipping weight:680 lbs (308 kg)
Ground clearance:7 inches (17 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:Tube Frame Series
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced:1970 - 1972

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Overview:Mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" Blade:Bolens, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
Mower deck:mid-mount Bolens, 3-blade, Overall width 42 inches (106 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)
36" Snow blower:Bolens, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Eaton 10

Steering and Drive

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

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