Bolens lawn tractors

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.

Power8 hp

Founded38" deck

Model853

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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.
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

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