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Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 736
Verdict: Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 736
The Bolens 231 Ride-A-Matic and the Bolens 736 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Bolens 736 is the newer design (1970 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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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
Variants
231
turf tiresReference
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232
ag tiresReference
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730
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recoil startReference
733
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electric startReference
736
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hydrostaticReference
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Versa-maticReference
Eaton 6Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and 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 231 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
81 cmReference
Bolens 736 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.