Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 600
The Bolens 600 is a garden tractor produced from 1962 to 1965 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 6 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with two range pulleys allowing a second speed range. It has a wheelbase of 40 inches and weighs between 465 to 520 pounds depending on the starter type. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade, and 36" front-mount snowblower.
Power6 hp
Founded32" deck
Model600
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 600
Tires
| Rear tire | 6.00-12 |
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| Front tire | 4.00-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm) |
| Displacement | 231 cc (14.1 ci) |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 142301 |
| Oil capacity | 1.4 qts (1.3 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Series | Tube Frame Series |
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| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 1962 - 1965 |
Dimensions
| Width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
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| Height | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 465 lbs (recoil) (210 kg), 520 lbs (electric) (235 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 |
References
| Publications | Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 by Bolens; Husky Tractors published in 1964 by Bolens |
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Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| 42" Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount Bolens |
| 36" Snowblower | 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount Bolens |
| 32" mid-mount mower deck | 32 inches (81 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Bolens |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Description | The three-speed transmission is fitted with two range pulleys. Changing the input belt allows for a second speed range. |