Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic

The Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic is a 1958 garden tractor from the Ride-A-Matic Series built by Bolens in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 6.5 hp Kohler K161 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with 277 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Versa-matic belt-driven CVT transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, offering 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 41.5 inch wheelbase, 61.5 inch length, 30.5 inch width, and 37 inch height, weighing 460 lbs. Tires are 4.00x8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments available include a 36 inch mid-mount mower deck, a 25 inch front-mount snowblower, and a 42 inch front-mount blade.
Power6 hp
Founded36" deck
Model220

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K161
Power6.5 hp (4.8 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.875x2.50 inches (73 x 64 mm)
Displacement277 cc (16.94 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil, electric Optional
Overview
SeriesRide-A-Matic Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Original price$418 in 1958
Production year1958
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower25 inches width (63 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches (91 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Bolens
Transmission
NameVersa-matic
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
DescriptionVariable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Interchangeable drive sprockets provides high and low ranges.
Dimensions & Tires
Width30.5 inches (77 cm)
Height37 inches (93 cm)
Length61.5 inches (156 cm)
Rear tire6-12
Wheelbase41.5 inches (105 cm)
Front tire4.00x8
Rear tread24.5 inches (62 cm)
Front tread25.5 inches (64 cm)
Shipping weight460 lbs (208 kg)