Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens LT-8 812

The Bolens LT-8 812 is a lawn tractor produced from 1979 to 1981 by Bolens. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, designed with an open operator station. The LT-8 812 has a wheelbase of 41.75 inches, length of 56.5 inches, and weighs 440 lbs. It rides on 13x5.00-6 front tires and 16x7.50-8 rear tires. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck, a 32" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. Variants include the LT-8 with manual start and the LT8-E with electric start.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens LT-8 812

Power

Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 191707
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)

Variants

LT-8	manual start
LT8-E	electric start

Dimensions

Length	56.5 inches (143 cm)
Weight	440 lbs (199 kg)
Rear tire	16x7.50-8
Wheelbase	41.75 inches (106 cm)
Front tire	13x5.00-6
Height (steering wheel)	34.5 inches (87 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Manufacturer	Bolens
Years produced	1979 - 1981

Attachments

Blade	42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower	32 inches (81 cm) width, front-mount
32" mid-mount mower deck	32 inches (81 cm) cutting width, 3-blade with manual lift, cut height 1.75 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm), 4 cut positions

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