· 1970 Unverified Bolens 853 Bolens 853 — Tube Frame Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Bolens 853 is a lawn tractor with an approximate power rating of 8 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1970 to 1971. Key features include a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the Bolens 853 is listed at 249 kg, suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
45 rows
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1970-1971
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Manufacturer Bolens Reference
Garden tractor Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Steering manual Reference
Open operator station Reference
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 4.7 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 190401 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled Reference
Displacement 19.44 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 76 x 70 mm Reference
Power 6.0 kW Reference
Rated RPM 3600 Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
6-speed gear Reference
Transmission Bolens Reference
Type belt-driven gear Reference
Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse Reference
Oil capacity 2.4 L Reference
Oil type EP 90 Gear Lube Reference
Wheelbase 107 cm Reference
Weight 249 kg Reference
Front tire 4.00-8 Reference
Rear tire 23x8.50-12 Reference
Lawn/turf front 4.00-8 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 23x8.50-12 Reference
Length 158 cm Reference
Width 86 cm Reference
Height 101 cm Reference
Shipping weight 249 kg Reference
Ground clearance 17 cm Reference
38" mid-mount mower deck Reference
snowblower Reference
blade Reference
Ground negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
38" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Snowblower Reference
Blade Reference
Type mid-mount Bolens Reference
Type 3-blade Reference
Cutting width 96 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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