Bolens 1468
The Bolens 1468 is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 480 cc 29.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: Peerless. Operating weight: 703 lbs 318 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal
13.2 L
Transmission
Peerless
Operating Weight
703 lbs
318 kg
Overview
![]() | 1990 - 1993
Medium Frame SeriesGarden tractor
Medium Frame Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolens |
Garden tractor | |
Bolens 1468 Engine | |
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14HP Vanguard 480cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Bolens 1468 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Steering | manual |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 703 lbs
318 kg |
Front tire | 16/6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23/8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1990, by Bolens |
Engine
Engine Detail — 480 cc / 29.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Vanguard 290447 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 480 cc
29.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches
68 x 66 mm |
Power (gross) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Bolens 1468 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Mike |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless
Transmission | Peerless |
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil type | EP 90 Gear Lube |
Dimensions
Bolens 1468 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16/6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23/8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49 inches
124 cm |
Length | 70.75 inches
179 cm |
Width | 36.25 inches
92 cm |
Height | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 703 lbs
318 kg |
Ground clearance | 7 inches
17 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 1468.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.8 hrs
Approximately 4.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.5 gal / 13.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 1468 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 1468.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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