Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic
The Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic is a garden tractor introduced in 1960 as part of the Ride-A-Matic Series. It features a 7 hp Kohler K161 277cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Versa-matic belt-driven CVT transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.5 inches, weighs 500 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 4.00x8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 32" front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. The original price was $499 in 1960.
Power7 hp
Founded38" deck
Model231
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic
Power
| Rated power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
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| Front tire | 4.00x8 |
| 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 |
Variants
| 231 | turf tires |
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| 232 | ag tires |
Dimensions
| Width | 31 inches (78 cm) |
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| Height | 38 inches (96 cm) |
| Length | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Weight | 500 lbs (226 kg) |
| 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 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | Ride-A-Matic Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $499 in 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| Blade | 42" front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| Mower deck | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 2-blade, cutting width 38 inches (96 cm) |
| Snowblower | 32" front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm) |
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. |
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