Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic

The Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 145 cc 8.86 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 3.6 hp / 2.7 kW. Transmission: Versa-matic. Operating weight: 330 lbs 149 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 3.6 hp / 2.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal 3.8 L
Transmission
Versa-matic
Operating Weight
330 lbs 149 kg

Overview

Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic tractor photo
1956 - 1957 Ride-A-Matic SeriesGarden tractor Ride-A-Matic Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Bolens
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $415 in 1957
Bolens 20HD Engine
3.6HP Kohler 145cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...
Bolens 20HD Transmission
6-speed CVT
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
40 inches 101 cm
Weight
330 lbs 149 kg
Front tire
4.00x8
Rear tire
6-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
20HD Ride-A-Matic references literature
Ride-a-matic published in 1957, by Bolens

Engine

Engine Detail — 145 cc / 8.86 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler K90
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
145 cc 8.86 ci
Bore/Stroke
2.375x2.00 inches 60 x 51 mm
Power
3.6 hp 2.7 kW
Starter type
manual recoil

Transmission

Transmission — Versa-matic

Transmission
Versa-matic
Type
belt-driven CVT
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverse
Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Interchangeable drive sprockets provides high and low ranges.
20HD Ride-A-Matic Versa-matic belt-driven CVT speeds

Dimensions

Bolens 20HD Tires
Lawn/turf front
4.00x8
Lawn/turf rear
6-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
40 inches 101 cm
Length
60 inches 152 cm
Width
30.5 inches 77 cm
Height
35.25 inches 89 cm
Shipping weight
330 lbs 149 kg
Ground clearance
9 inches 22 cm
Front tread
24.5 inches 62 cm
Rear tread
24.5 inches 62 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
30" front-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.
30" Mower deck
Type
front-mount Bolens
2-blade
Cutting width
30 inches 76 cm

Photos

Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic

Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic.

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 20HD Ride-A-Matic Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 20HD Ride-A-Matic.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)3.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)2.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)3.6 PS