Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 8436 Ridemaster
The Bolens 8436 Ridemaster is a riding lawn mower produced starting in 1960. It features a 5.5 hp Lauson V55B 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual or optional electric start. The transmission is a Versa-Matic with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Dimensions are 54 inches long, 37 inches wide, and 36 inches high. Tires are 2.75x10 front and 3.00x12 rear. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 1 blade, 12 cut positions, and cut height adjustable from 1.5 to 3.5 inches.
Power5 hp
Founded36" deck
Model8436
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 8436 Ridemaster
Engine
| Model | Lauson V55B |
|---|---|
| Power | 5.5 hp |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power metric | 4.1 kW |
| Starter type | manual |
| Starter type optional | electric Optional |
Overview
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Production years | 1960 - ???? |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Bolens |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1-blade |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch |
| Cut positions | 12 |
| Cutting width | 36 inches |
| Cut height metric | 3 to 8 cm |
| Cutting width metric | 91 cm |
Transmission
| Type | Versa-Matic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37 inches |
|---|---|
| Height | 36 inches |
| Length | 54 inches |
| Rear tire | 3.00x12 |
| Front tire | 2.75x10 |
| Width metric | 93 cm |
| Height metric | 91 cm |
| Length metric | 137 cm |