Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic

Production: 1961

Production
Manufacturer:	Bolens
Type:	Garden tractor
Original price:	$548 (1961 233 )
Original price:	$623 (1958 234 )

Variants
233:	recoil start
234:	electric start

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	12-speed CVT

Capacity
Fuel:	1.5 gal 5.7 L

Electrical
Ground:	negative

Engine Detail
Kohler K161
gasoline
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
233 Starter:	manual recoil
234 Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12

Transmission
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.

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	41.5 inches 105 cm
Length:	61.5 inches 156 cm
Width:	31 inches 78 cm
Height:	38 inches 96 cm
Shipping:	500 lbs 226 kg
Ground clearance:	9 inches 22 cm
Front tread:	31 inches 78 cm
Rear tread:	31 inches 78 cm