Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens HT-20
The Bolens HT-20 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1978 as part of the Large Frame Series. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and carried model codes 2086 and 2087. Powered by a 19.5 hp Kohler K532 868cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, it features a shaft-driven hydrostatic Sundstrand 15 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor has a wheelbase of 52 inches, weighs 1090 lbs, and uses two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. It offers an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The HT-20 supports various attachments including a 54" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe, making it versatile for garden and lawn tasks.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens HT-20
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3450 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.00 inches (86 x 76 mm) |
| Displacement | 868 cc (53 ci) |
| Engine model | Kohler K532 |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Configuration | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Power (gross) | 19.5 hp (14.5 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Overview
| Series | Large Frame Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Model codes | 2086 and 2087 |
| Production years | 1973 - 1978 |
Dimensions
| Width | 38 inches (min) (96 cm), 47 inches (max) (119 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Rear tire | 26-12.00x12 |
| Wheelbase | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 18-8.50x8 |
| Shipping weight | 1090 lbs (494 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 45 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Blade | 54" front-mount hydraulic-angle (54 inches width, 137 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | Brantly C Backhoe |
| Snowblower | 42" single-stage front-mount (42 inches width, 106 cm), 48" dual-stage front-mount (48 inches width, 121 cm) |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 14 Loader, 500 lbs lift (226 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (50 cm), 76 inches height (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (180 cm), weight 370 lbs (167 kg), bucket width 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), loader type B185 |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches (137 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Bolens, shaft drive |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil type | ATF F |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Transmission model | Sundstrand 15 |
| Oil change interval | 200 h |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO Type | 2000 |