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Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 730
Verdict: Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 730
The Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic and the Bolens 730 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Bolens 730 is the newer design (1970 vs 1959). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Interchangeable drive sprockets provides high and low ranges.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
16.94 ciReference
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Versa-maticReference
PeerlessReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
105 cmReference
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Weight
226 kgReference
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Front tire
4.00x8Reference
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Rear tire
6-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
4.00x8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
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Length
156 cmReference
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Width
78 cmReference
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Height
96 cmReference
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Shipping weight
226 kgReference
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Ground clearance
22 cmReference
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Front tread
78 cmReference
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Rear tread
78 cmReference
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Bolens 230 attachments
230 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
81 cmReference
Variants
730
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recoil startReference
733
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electric startReference
736
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hydrostaticReference
Bolens 730 attachments
32" 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.