Bolens 853


Bolens 853 tractor photo
1970 - 1971
Tube Frame Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
853
1053
8.0hp
10.0hp
Production
ManufacturerBolens
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Bolens 853 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank1.25 gal
4.7 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Drum brakes
Open operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTOindependent
Clutchmanual
Front PTO Typeshaft
 pulley OptOptional
Engine RPM3600@3600
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase42.5 inches
107 cm
Weight550 lbs
249 kg
Front tire4.00-8
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Bolens 853 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...
853 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the hood support.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
853 references literature
Operator's Manual Husky Tractor 853 (552166) published in 1970
Bolens Husky published in 1970
Big tractor published in 1971, by Bolens
PTO Pulley Attachment 18704 (551567) published in 1965
Installation Instructions Hydraulic Lift Kit 18703 (552189) published in 1971
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