Bolens

oldron

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I just got me a Bolens Ridemaster.
Ron
 

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Economy_Pete

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Those are interesting machines. Fellow has a nicely restored one that is at most of the local shows here abouts. Looks kinda uncomfortable to ride/use but sure is different.
Nice find.
Ruffy
 

Doc

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Cool Ron. I'd never seen one like that. Mucho different from my old Bolens. :D
Any idea what year that was made?
The front wheels are so close to the engine it does not look like they have room to turn. Does it turn like the old gravely where you can power each wheel independently?
 

oldron

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It pivots at the center of the front wheels,the first ZTR.It came with a plow,disk,cultivator,belly blade and front blade.It is a tippey sucker so they fill the rear tires.I understand they were made from 1947 through 1956?
Ron
 

oldron

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Some attachments I picked up for the Ridemaster.
 

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California

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Oldron, you did good! That thing is fascinating, especially with all the attachments included.

The front wheels are so close to the engine it does not look like they have room to turn.
Doc, see where the steering belt goes up to a big pulley? I'll bet there's a kingpin under that pulley. If the big pulley had bicycle handlebars, the design would be identical to bicycle steering.
 
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