Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens FS 943

The Bolens FS 943 is an articulated front-mount mower produced from 1985 to 1987 as part of the Frame Steer Series. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc single-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission by Peerless, and manual articulated steering. The mower has a 42-inch front-mount mower deck and rides on 16x6.50-8 lawn/turf tires. It weighs 443 lbs and has an open operator station. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 160 CCA and 5 amps charging.
Power11 hp
Founded42" deck
ModelFS 943

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens FS 943

Engine
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1.8 gal
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.63 inches
Displacement399 cc
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline
Oil capacity1.5 qts
Fuel tank (L)6.8 L
Power (gross)11 hp
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)87 x 67 mm
Oil capacity (L)1.4 L
Power (gross kW)8.2 kW
Displacement (ci)24.4 ci
Overview
SeriesFrame Steer Series
DescriptionArticulated front-mount mower
Production years1985 - 1987
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA160
Battery volts12
Charging amps5
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual articulated steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Typefront-mount Bolens
Mower deck42" front-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches
Cutting width (cm)106 cm
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionPeerless
Dimensions & Tires
Width54 inches
Height42 inches
Length87 inches
Weight443 lbs
Rear tire16x6.50-8
Front tire16x6.50-8
Width (cm)137 cm
Height (cm)106 cm
Length (cm)220 cm
Weight (kg)200 kg