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Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic

Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic tractor
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The Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic is a 1959 garden tractor from the Ride-A-Matic Series. It features a 7 hp Kohler K161 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 277 cc displacement. The tractor uses a Versa-matic belt-driven CVT transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 41.5 inches and weighs 500 lbs. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The original price was $509 in 1959.
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Power7 hp
Founded38" deck
Model230

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic

Power

Rated power:7.0 hp

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:6-12
Lawn/turf front:4.00x8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K161
Power:7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.875x2.50 inches (73 x 64 mm)
Displacement:277 cc (16.94 ci)
Starter volts:12

Features

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Width:31 inches (78 cm)
Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:61.5 inches (156 cm)
Wheelbase:41.5 inches (105 cm)
Rear tread:31 inches (78 cm)
Front tread:31 inches (78 cm)
Shipping weight:500 lbs (226 kg)
Ground clearance:9 inches (22 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Series:Ride-A-Matic Series
Category:Garden tractor
Manufacturer:Bolens
Original price:$509 in 1959
Year introduced:1959

Attachments

Blade:blade
Mower deck:38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower:snowblower

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.

Attachment details

42" Blade:Bolens, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
38" Mower deck:mid-mount Bolens, 2-blade, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)
32" Snow blower:Bolens, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm), manual-lift

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