Lawn Tractor · 1959Unverified
Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic
Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic — Ride-A-Matic Series · 7 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
7 hp
Weight
226 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerBolensReference
Garden tractorReference
Original price was $509 in 1959Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
7HP Kohler 277cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank5.7 LReference
Kohler K161Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement16.94 ciReference
Bore/Stroke73 x 64 mmReference
Power5.2 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
6-speed CVTReference
TransmissionVersa-maticReference
Typebelt-driven CVTReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Interchangeable drive sprockets provides high and low ranges.Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase105 cmReference
Weight226 kgReference
Front tire4.00x8Reference
Rear tire6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear6-12Reference
Length156 cmReference
Width78 cmReference
Height96 cmReference
Shipping weight226 kgReference
Ground clearance22 cmReference
Front tread78 cmReference
Rear tread78 cmReference
Bolens 230 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
230 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side, near the rear tire.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount BolensReference
Type2-bladeReference
Cutting width96 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.