Compare/Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic

Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic

Verdict: Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic

The Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic and the Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Bolens 220 Deluxe Ride-A-Matic is the lighter machine (208 kg vs 226 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic is the newer design (1960 vs 1958). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Interchangeable drive sprockets provides high and low ranges.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

16.94 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 64 mmReference

Power

4.8 kWReference

5.2 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Versa-maticReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

105 cmReference

Weight

208 kgReference

226 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x8Reference

Rear tire

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6-12Reference

Length

156 cmReference

Width

77 cmReference

78 cmReference

Height

93 cmReference

96 cmReference

Shipping weight

208 kgReference

226 kgReference

Front tread

64 cmReference

78 cmReference

Rear tread

62 cmReference

78 cmReference

Ground clearance

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22 cmReference

Bolens 220 attachments

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

96 cmReference

Variants

231

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turf tiresReference

232

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ag tiresReference

Bolens 231 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

38" Mower deck

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.