Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 650

The Bolens 650 is a garden tractor introduced in 1966 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 6 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with two range pulleys for a second speed range, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42.5 inches, weighs 585 lbs, and rides on 4.00-8 front and 6.00-12 rear tires. It supports attachments including a 32" mid-mount mower deck, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. The original price was $536 in 1965.
Power6 hp
Founded32" deck
Model650

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 650

Tires
Rear tire6.00-12
Front tire4.00-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 146402
Power6 hp (4.5 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Startermanual recoil, electric optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm)
Displacement231 cc (14.1 ci)
Oil capacity2.75 qts (2.6 L)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesTube Frame Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Original price$536 in 1965
Year introduced1966
Dimensions
Width30.5 inches (77 cm)
Height40 inches (101 cm)
Length62.5 inches (158 cm)
Wheelbase42.5 inches (107 cm)
Shipping weight585 lbs (265 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Blade42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower36 inches (91 cm) width, front-mount
32" mid-mount mower deck32 inches (81 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Bolens
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
DetailsThe three-speed transmission is fitted with two range pulleys. Changing the input belt allows for a second speed range.
Drive and steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen