Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic
The Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 277 cc 16.94 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: Versa-matic. Operating weight: 500 lbs 226 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 7 hp / 5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal
5.7 L
Transmission
Versa-matic
Operating Weight
500 lbs
226 kg
Overview
 | 1959
Ride-A-Matic SeriesGarden tractor
Ride-A-Matic Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolens |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $509 in 1959 | |
Bolens 230 Engine | |
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7HP Kohler 277cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Bolens 230 Transmission | |
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6-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 41.5 inches
105 cm |
Weight | 500 lbs
226 kg |
Front tire | 4.00x8 |
Rear tire | 6-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Utility Tractors published in 1959, by Bolens |
Engine
Engine Detail — 277 cc / 16.94 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K161 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 277 cc
16.94 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.50 inches
73 x 64 mm |
Power | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
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. | |
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Dimensions
Bolens 230 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.00x8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 41.5 inches
105 cm |
Length | 61.5 inches
156 cm |
Width | 31 inches
78 cm |
Height | 38 inches
96 cm |
Shipping weight | 500 lbs
226 kg |
Ground clearance | 9 inches
22 cm |
Front tread | 31 inches
78 cm |
Rear tread | 31 inches
78 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" 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. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Bolens |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic
Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic
Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic
Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 230 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 230 Ride-A-Matic Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 230 Ride-A-Matic.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)5.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)7.1 PS
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