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Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 750

Verdict: Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic vs Bolens 750

The Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic and the Bolens 750 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Bolens 750 is the lighter machine (265 kg vs 525 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 750 is the newer design (1967 vs 1962). 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. Two-speed range shift.Reference

The three-speed transmission is fitted with two range pulleys. Changing the input belt allows for a second speed range.Reference

Original price

$650 (1958 234 )Reference

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Variants

235

recoil startReference

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236

electric startReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

16.94 ciReference

16.79 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 64 mmReference

76 x 60 mmReference

Power

5.2 kWReference

235 Starter

manual recoilReference

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236 Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Versa-gearReference

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Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

105 cmReference

107 cmReference

Weight

525 to 575 poundsReference

265 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

77 cmReference

Height

96 cmReference

101 cmReference

235 Shipping weight

238 kgReference

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236 Shipping weight

260 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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Shipping weight

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265 kgReference

Bolens 235 attachments

235 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 750 attachments

750 Serial Number Location

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.