Bolens lawn tractors

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
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion HR10
Bore/Stroke3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement786 cc (48 ci)
Engine modelKohler K482S
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
SeriesLarge Frame Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1971 - 1972
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps30
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual, power optional
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount
Snowblower48 inches width (121 cm), dual-stage, front-mount
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade
54" mid-mount mower deck54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
TransmissionEaton 12
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Width38 inches (96 cm)
Height45 inches (114 cm)
Length76 inches (193 cm)
Rear tire27x8.50-15
Wheelbase52 inches (132 cm)
Front tire5.70/5.00x8
Ground clearance8.5 inches (21 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOindependent