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Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 728

Verdict: Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 728

The Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic and the Bolens 728 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Bolens 728 is the lighter machine (147 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 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 728 is the newer design (1972 vs 1960). 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

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

231

turf tiresReference

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232

ag tiresReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

1.9 LReference

Displacement

16.94 ciReference

15 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 64 mmReference

70 x 64 mmReference

Power

5.2 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Power (gross)

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5.2 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Sparkplug

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Champion J-8Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

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0.8 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

Versa-maticReference

Peerless 503Reference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

105 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

226 kgReference

147 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x8Reference

4.10/3.50-4Reference

Rear tire

6-12Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00x8Reference

4.10/3.50-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6-12Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Length

156 cmReference

154 cmReference

Width

78 cmReference

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Height

96 cmReference

104 cmReference

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 231 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

71 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Bolens 728 attachments

28" Mower deck

Overall width

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91 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

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.