The Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic is a garden tractor produced from 1956 to 1957 by Bolens in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 3.6 hp Kohler K90 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 gear, controlled by a variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions 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, and 35.25-inch height, with a shipping weight of 330 lbs. Tires are 4.00x8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments available include a 30-inch front-mount mower deck, 42-inch blade, and 25-inch snow blower, all front-mount and manual lift. The serial number plate is located on the right side of the tractor frame ahead of the rear wheel.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic
Tires
Lawn/turf rear:6-12
Lawn/turf front:4.00x8
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K90
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
Series:Ride-A-Matic Series
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$415 in 1957
Production years:1956 - 1957
Dimensions
Width:30.5 inches (77 cm)
Height:35.25 inches (89 cm)
Length:60 inches (152 cm)
Wheelbase:40 inches (101 cm)
Rear tread:24.5 inches (62 cm)
Front tread:24.5 inches (62 cm)
Shipping weight:330 lbs (149 kg)
Ground clearance:9 inches (22 cm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station
References
Publication:Ride-a-matic published in 1957, by Bolens
Attachments
Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.