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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.
Bolens 1886garden tractorKohler K482S enginehydrostatic transmissionmower decksnowblowertractor specifications
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. TractorData does not list details of these 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

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