Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens G-9 855
The Bolens G-9 855 is a garden tractor produced from 1976 to 1977 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft design. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears and two range pulleys for a second speed range. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The front PTO is independent with a mechanical clutch and runs at 3600 RPM. The tractor weighs 600 lbs (272 kg). Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 38" single-stage front-mount snowblower.
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ModelG-9 855
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens G-9 855
Engine
| Power | 8 hp |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches |
| Displacement | 318 cc |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 190417 |
| Power metric | 6.0 kW |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke metric | 76 x 70 mm |
| Displacement imperial | 19.44 ci |
Overview
| Series | Tube Frame Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 1976 - 1977 |
Dimensions
| Weight | 600 lbs |
|---|---|
| Weight metric | 272 kg |
| Shipping weight | 600 lbs |
| Shipping weight metric | 272 kg |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | front-mount Bolens |
|---|---|
| 38" Mower deck | mid-mount Bolens |
| 38" Snow blower | front-mount Bolens |
| 42" Blade width | 42 inches |
| Attachment overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
| 38" Snow blower type | single-stage |
| 38" Snow blower width | 38 inches |
| 42" Blade width metric | 106 cm |
| 38" Mower deck cutting width | 38 inches |
| 38" Snow blower width metric | 96 cm |
| 38" Mower deck cutting width metric | 96 cm |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Details | The three-speed transmission is fitted with two range pulleys. Changing the input belt allows for a second speed range. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |