Bolens 853
The Bolens 853 is a tractor produced by Bolens Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Bolens. Operating weight: 550 lbs 249 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Bolens
Operating Weight
550 lbs
249 kg
Overview
![]() | 1970 - 1971
Tube Frame SeriesGarden tractor
Tube Frame Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolens |
Garden tractor | |
Bolens 853 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Bolens 853 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 550 lbs
249 kg |
Front tire | 4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Bolens Husky published in 1970 | |
Big tractor published in 1971, by Bolens |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190401 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Bolens
Transmission | Bolens |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Bolens 853 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Length | 62.5 inches
158 cm |
Width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height | 40 inches
101 cm |
Shipping weight | 550 lbs
249 kg |
Ground clearance | 7 inches
17 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 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 853.
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 853 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bolens Lawn Tractors Bolens 853.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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