Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 900

The Bolens 900 is a garden tractor produced from 1964 to 1965 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features an 8.25 hp Wisconsin S8D air-cooled horizontal-shaft gasoline engine with a displacement of 331 cc. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and uses EP 90 Gear Lube. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs 625 lbs. The Bolens 900 is equipped with two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It supports various attachments including 38" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 36" front-mount snow blower.
Power8 hp
Founded38/42" deck
Model900

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 900

Power
Power8.25 hp (6.2 kW)
Tires
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelWisconsin S8D
Power8.25 hp (6.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.625 inches (79 x 67 mm)
Displacement331 cc (20.2 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Height40 inches (101 cm)
Length63 inches (160 cm)
Wheelbase43 inches (109 cm)
Shipping weight625 lbs (283 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesTube Frame Series
Years made1964 - 1965
ManufacturerBolens
Attachments
NotesGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" Snow blowerfront-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
38" mid-mount mower deck38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil typeEP 90 Gear Lube
Oil capacity2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the left side of the tractor.