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.