The Bolens 1257 is a garden tractor introduced in 1971 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH120 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a hydrostatic Eaton 10 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 43 inches, length of 63 inches, width of 34 inches, and height of 40 inches, weighing 680 lbs. It rides on 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The electrical system is 12 volts negative ground. Attachments include a mid-mount Bolens mower deck with 3 blades. The operator station is open.
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