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Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic

Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic tractor
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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.
Bolens 231Ride-A-Maticgarden tractorKohler K161 engine7 hpVersa-matic transmissionlawn tractor1960
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)

Tires

Rear tire:6-12
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
232:ag tires

Dimensions

Width:31 inches (78 cm)
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
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
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. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
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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