Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 200 Ride-A-Matic
The Bolens 200 Ride-A-Matic is a 1958 garden tractor built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 3.6 hp Kohler K91T 145cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor uses a Versa-matic belt-driven CVT transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse speeds, controlled by a variable-geometry drive pulley and interchangeable drive sprockets for high and low ranges. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 40 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 30.5 inch width, 36 inch height, and a shipping weight of 420 lbs. Tires are 4.00x8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments available include a 30 inch front-mount mower deck, a 25 inch snowblower, and a 42 inch blade, all front-mount.
Power3 hp
Founded30" deck
Model200
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 200 Ride-A-Matic
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K91T |
| Power | 3.6 hp (2.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.375x2.00 inches (60 x 51 mm) |
| Displacement | 145 cc (8.86 ci) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
Overview
| Year | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Series | Ride-A-Matic Series |
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $419 in 1958 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 25 inches (63 cm) width, front-mount |
| 30" front-mount mower deck | 30 inches (76 cm) cutting width, 2-blade, front-mount Bolens |
Transmission
| Name | Versa-matic |
|---|---|
| Type | belt-driven CVT |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Description | Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Interchangeable drive sprockets provides high and low ranges. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 30.5 inches (77 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
| Wheelbase | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00x8 |
| Rear tread | 24.5 inches (62 cm) |
| Front tread | 25.5 inches (64 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 420 lbs (190 kg) |