Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic
The Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic is a garden tractor produced by Bolens in 1962. It features a 7 hp Kohler K161 277cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and a 12-speed belt-driven CVT Versa-gear transmission with 12 forward and 2 reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. The 235 variant has a manual recoil starter, while the 236 variant has an electric start. The tractor weighs between 525 and 575 pounds depending on the variant and has a wheelbase of 41.5 inches. It uses 4.00x8 front tires and 6-12 rear tires. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 32" snowblower, and a 42" blade, all with manual lift and controls. The serial number plate is located on the left side of the frame just ahead of the rear wheel.
Power7 hp
Founded38" deck
Model235
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic
Power
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
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Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 6-12 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 4.00x8 |
Engine
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
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| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| 235 Starter | manual recoil |
| 236 Starter | electric |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.50 inches (73 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 277 cc (16.94 ci) |
| Engine Detail | Kohler K161 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 235 | recoil start |
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| 236 | electric start |
Dimensions
| Width | 31 inches (78 cm) |
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| 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) |
| Ground clearance | 9 inches (22 cm) |
| 235 Shipping weight | 525 lbs (238 kg) |
| 236 Shipping weight | 575 lbs (260 kg) |
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
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | Bolens |
| Original price | $575 (1961 233 ), $650 (1958 234 ) |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| Blade | 42 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle |
| Snowblower | 32 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 2-blade with manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven CVT |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Description | Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Two-speed range shift. |
| Transmission | Versa-gear |
Serial Number Location
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the frame, just ahead of the rear wheel. |
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