Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens G-12 1255

The Bolens G-12 1255 is a garden tractor produced from 1976 to 1977 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH120 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 454 cc displacement. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and disc brakes. It includes a mid PTO with an independent manual clutch. Dimensions include a 42.5 inch wheelbase, 35 inch width, 40 inch height, and a weight of 660 lbs. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground with a 42 AH battery. Attachments available include a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck, a 38 inch single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 42 inch front-mount blade.
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ModelG-12 1255

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens G-12 1255

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh HH120
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches
Displacement454 cc
Oil capacity1.6 qts
Fuel tank (L)4.7 L
Power (gross)12 hp
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)89 x 73 mm
Oil capacity (L)1.5 L
Power (gross kW)8.9 kW
Displacement (ci)27.7 ci
Overview
SeriesTube Frame Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1976 - 1977
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH42
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42 inches width, front-mount
Snowblower38 inches width, single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width, mid-mount Bolens, manual lift
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Dimensions & Tires
Width35 inches
Height40 inches
Weight660 lbs
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Wheelbase42.5 inches
Front tire16x6.50-8
Width (cm)88 cm
Height (cm)101 cm
Weight (kg)299 kg
Wheelbase (cm)107 cm
Ground clearance7 inches
Ground clearance (cm)17 cm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO