Bolens 828
The Bolens 828 is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 305 cc 18.65 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 521. Operating weight: 335 lbs 151 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
Peerless 521
Operating Weight
335 lbs
151 kg
Overview
![]() | 1974 - 1978
Model year 1974-19771978
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolens |
Riding lawn mower | |
Bolens 828 Engine | |
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8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Bolens 828 Transmission | |
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3-speed bear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 335 lbs
151 kg |
Front tire | 4.10/3.50-4 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Riding mowers, mulching-mowers, garden tillers, mulcher/baggers published in 1975, by Bolens | |
Mulching-mowers, riding mowers, garden tillers, snowthrowers. published in 1976, by Bolens | |
Merchandising Aids published in 1974, by Bolens | |
Riding Mower Service Manual (552568-3) published in 1980 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 305 cc / 18.65 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh VM80 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 305 cc
18.65 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.06x2.53 inches
78 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 0.8 qts
0.8 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 521
Transmission | Peerless 521 |
Type | belt-driven bear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Bolens 828 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.10/3.50-4 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Height | 41 inches
104 cm |
Weight | 335 lbs
151 kg |
Attachments
28" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Bolens |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 28 inches
71 cm |
Overall width | 40 inches
101 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 828.
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 828 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 828.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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