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Bolens 1253 Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Bolens 1253
Tractor Type ...................... Garden tractor
Series ...................... Tube Frame
Manufacture Years ...................... 1970
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck

Bolens 1253 Engine Specifications

Engine Model ...................... Tecumseh HH120
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 ...................... 1600
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Float-feed
Fuel Pump ...................... Impulse type
Governor ...................... Centrifugal flyball type
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Air Cleaner ...................... Dry element
Ignition System ...................... Flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.028-0.033 (0.711-0.838)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.010 (0.25)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.020 (0.51)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.6 (1.5)

Electrical System

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

Bolens 1253 Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... Gear
Gearbox Type ...................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.0 (9.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

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 ...................... 23x8.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 43 (1090)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 63 (1600)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 40 (1010)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 34 (860)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 7 (177)
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 643 (291)

Bolens 1253 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

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