Lawn Tractor · 1962Unverified
Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic
Bolens 235 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
525 to 575 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerBolensReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price$575 (1961 233 )Reference
Original price$650 (1958 234 )Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
235recoil startReference
236electric startReference
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
235 Startermanual recoilReference
236 StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
12-speed CVTReference
TransmissionVersa-gearReference
Typebelt-driven CVTReference
Gears12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Two-speed range shift.Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase105 cmReference
Weight525 to 575 poundsReference
Front tire4.00x8Reference
Rear tire6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear6-12Reference
Length156 cmReference
Width78 cmReference
Height96 cmReference
235 Shipping weight238 kgReference
236 Shipping weight260 kgReference
Ground clearance22 cmReference
Front tread78 cmReference
Rear tread78 cmReference
Bolens 235 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
235 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the left side of the frame, just ahead of the rear wheel.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
38" Mower deck
Typemid-mount BolensReference
Type2-blade with manual liftReference
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.