Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic

The Bolens 235 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-gear. Operating weight: 525 to 575 pounds.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 7 hp / 5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Transmission
Versa-gear
Operating Weight
525 to 575 pounds

Overview

Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic tractor photo
1962 Ride-A-Matic SeriesGarden tractor Ride-A-Matic Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Bolens
Garden tractor
Original price
$575 (1961 233 )
$650 (1958 234 )
Variants
235
recoil start
236
electric start
Bolens 235 Engine
7HP Kohler 277cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1.5 gal 5.7 L
Engine details ...
Bolens 235 Transmission
12-speed CVT
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
41.5 inches 105 cm
Weight
525 to 575 pounds
Front tire
4.00x8
Rear tire
6-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
235 Ride-A-Matic references literature
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1962, 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
235 Starter
manual recoil
236 Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — Versa-gear

Transmission
Versa-gear
Type
belt-driven CVT
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse
Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Two-speed range shift.
235 Ride-A-Matic Versa-gear belt-driven CVT speeds

Dimensions

Bolens 235 Tires
Lawn/turf front
4.00x8
Lawn/turf rear
6-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
41.5 inches 105 cm
Length
61.5 inches 156 cm
Width
31 inches 78 cm
Height
38 inches 96 cm
235 Shipping weight
525 lbs 238 kg
236 Shipping weight
575 lbs 260 kg
Ground clearance
9 inches 22 cm
Front tread
31 inches 78 cm
Rear tread
31 inches 78 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
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
Type
mid-mount Bolens
2-blade
Cutting width
38 inches 96 cm

Photos

Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic

Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 235 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 235 Ride-A-Matic Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 235 Ride-A-Matic.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)5.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)7.1 PS