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Bolens 853

The Bolens 853 is a garden tractor produced from 1970 to 1971 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42.5 inches, weighs 550 lbs, and uses 4.00-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. It supports attachments such as a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 32" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
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Power8 hp
Founded38" deck
Model853

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 853

Power

Power:8.0 hp

Tires

Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Front tire:4.00-8

Engine

Type:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled
Model:Briggs & Stratton 190401
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:34 inches (86 cm)
Height:40 inches (101 cm)
Length:62.5 inches (158 cm)
Wheelbase:42.5 inches (107 cm)
Shipping weight:550 lbs (249 kg)
Ground clearance:7 inches (17 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:Tube Frame Series
Years made:1970 - 1971
Manufacturer:Bolens

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount
38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches cutting width (96 cm), 3-blade, mid-mount Bolens

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil type:EP 90 Gear Lube
Oil capacity:2.5 qts (2.4 L)

Operator station

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Related Models

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Model:850