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Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 800

Verdict: Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 800

The Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic and the Bolens 800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic is the lighter machine (226 kg vs 269 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 800 is the newer design (1963 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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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

Wisconsin S8DReference

Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

16.94 ciReference

20.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 64 mmReference

79 x 67 mmReference

Power

5.2 kWReference

6.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Oil capacity

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2.4 LReference

Transmission

Versa-maticReference

BolensReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

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EP 90 Gear LubeReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

105 cmReference

107 cmReference

Weight

226 kgReference

269 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x8Reference

4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

6-12Reference

6.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00x8Reference

4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6-12Reference

6.00-12Reference

Length

156 cmReference

158 cmReference

Width

78 cmReference

76 cmReference

Height

96 cmReference

101 cmReference

Shipping weight

226 kgReference

269 kgReference

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

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

81 cmReference

Bolens 800 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.