Bolens 2136
The Bolens 2136 is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Peerless 700. Operating weight: 390 lbs 176 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
Peerless 700
Operating Weight
390 lbs
176 kg
Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1992
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolens |
Riding lawn mower | |
Bolens 2136 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Bolens 2136 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual idler pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 390 lbs
176 kg |
Front tire | 4.00/3.50x4 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery CCA | 160 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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High Performance published in 1987, by Bolens | |
Lawn & Garden published in 1988, by Bolens* | |
Lawn and Garden Power Products published in 1989, by Bolens | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 281707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.40x3.06 inches
86 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 700
Transmission | Peerless 700 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Bolens 2136 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.00/3.50x4 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 60 inches
152 cm |
Width | 25 inches
63 cm |
Height | 39 inches
99 cm |
Weight | 390 lbs
176 kg |
Attachments
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Bolens |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Overall width | 45 inches
114 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 2136.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.6 hrs
Approximately 1.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1 gal / 3.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 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 2136 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 2136.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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