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Bolens Husky 1256 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Bolens 1256 Husky
Tractor Type ...................... Garden tractor
Series ...................... Tube Frame
Manufacture Years ...................... 1970-1972
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Bolens 1256 Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... Wisconsin TRA12D
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle air-cooled single cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 27.7 (453)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.50 (89.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.88 (73.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 12.0 (8.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1200-1600
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Adjustable main jet
Governor ...................... Centrifugal flyball type
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Air Cleaner ...................... Dry element
Ignition System ...................... High tension flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.030 (0.76)
Spark Plug ...................... Champion D-16J or AC C86
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.006 (0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.012 (0.30)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 1.3 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.0 (0.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Bolens 1256 Transmission

Transmission Model ...................... Eaton 10
Transmission Type ...................... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ...................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 7.0 (6.5)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 8.0 (12.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 4.0 (6.4)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 23x10.5-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 42.5 (1070)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 62.5 (1580)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 40 (1010)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 34 (860)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 7 (177)
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 680 (308)

Bolens 1256 Attachments

42 in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.5-3.0 (37-76)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

36 in Snowblower

Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 36 (910)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ...................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Angle ...................... Manual