Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 728
The Bolens 728 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1972 to 1973. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh V70 245cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start and a 3-speed belt-driven Peerless 503 transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical disc brakes with an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches, length of 61 inches, height of 41 inches, and weighs 325 lbs. Tires are 4.10/3.50-4 front and 4.80x4.00-8 rear. The mower includes a mid PTO with independent clutch and a 28-inch mid-mount mower deck with 1 blade, cutting width of 28 inches, overall width of 36 inches, and cut height adjustable from 1 to 4 inches.
Power7 hp
Founded28" deck
Model728
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 728
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh V70 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.75x2.53 inches (70 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 245 cc (15 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 0.8 qts (0.8 L) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Category | Riding lawn mower |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Production years | 1972 - 1973 |
Attachments
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Overall width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| 28" Mower deck | mid-mount Bolens, 1-blade |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 503 |
| Speeds | 3-speed gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 325 lbs (147 kg) |
| Rear tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50-4 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |