Bolens 1886
The Bolens 1886 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1972 as part of the Large Frame Series. It features an 18 hp Kohler K482S 786cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed design. The tractor uses an Eaton 12 shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has manual steering with optional power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor's dimensions include a 52-inch wheelbase, 76-inch length, 38-inch width, and 45-inch height with 8.5 inches of ground clearance. Tires are 5.70/5.00x8 front and 27x8.50-15 rear. Attachments include 48" and 54" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" dual-stage snowblower, and a 54" front-mount blade. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 30 amps, and a 12-volt battery.
Power18 hp
Founded48/54" deck
Model1886
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1886
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion HR10 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 786 cc (48 ci) |
| Engine model | Kohler K482S |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Overview
| Series | Large Frame Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 1971 - 1972 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 30 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual, power optional |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount |
| Snowblower | 48 inches width (121 cm), dual-stage, front-mount |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Transmission | Eaton 12 |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Rear tire | 27x8.50-15 |
| Wheelbase | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.70/5.00x8 |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | independent |
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