Bolens Large Frame 2WD Diesel
Model Year: 0
I purchased this tractor after running a Craftsman 18.5 hp lawn tractor for 2 years maintaining 8.5 acres. The little Craftsman just was not built for this type of work and I needed something bigger. The budget committee (wife) and I decided on a $3,000 budget which limited my options to a older used model. I had really focused on getting a Farmall Cub since they are reliable, parts are available, and it would be the right size for the job. I didn't like thought that its hitch was specialized and it doesn't have a standard PTO. This Bolens diesel came with a 60" rear mower (yes, it's too big for her) a rear blade and he threw in a single bottom plow. I have run her for 3 years now with only a couple of problems: the drive shaft between the clutch and the hydro system stripped (easy fix with a heavy duty bolt through the shaft) and she occasionally overheats with that big 60" deck. I put chains on the back (no front/rear/tire weight) and only gotten her stuck in a very deep ditch ever. This tractor just does not stop. It's the perfect size for my property chores without being too big, and the price was o-so-right!
Pros: Right size for the job, easy to maintain.
Cons: Parts sometimes hard to find, could use a few more HP.
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