Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens HT-23
The Bolens HT-23 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1987 as part of the Large Frame Series. It features a 23 hp Kohler K582 945cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a shaft-driven Eaton 11 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a 5-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electric starter. Dimensions include a 52-inch wheelbase, 75-inch length, and 1100 lbs shipping weight. It supports various attachments including a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck, front-mount blade, and snowblowers. The HT-23 was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens HT-23
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K582 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RH10 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.00 inches (89 x 76 mm) |
| Displacement | 945 cc (57.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Years | 1979 - 1987 |
|---|---|
| Series | Large Frame Series |
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, Bolens |
| Snowblower 42" | 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, Bolens |
| Snowblower 48" | 48 inches width (121 cm), two-stage, front-mount, Bolens |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches (137 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Bolens |
Transmission
| Type | Eaton 11 |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Description | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 46 inches (116 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
| Wheelbase | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 1100 lbs (498 kg) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Front PTO Type | 2000 |
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