So with that in mind does anyone have any experience with one of these machines . Is this think a problem child ? Here is a picture of the machine that was posted online.
What do YA think?

Posted December 07, 2014 - 11:25 PM
Posted December 08, 2014 - 07:25 AM
Those are considered compact tractors. They have a good reputation as a tough tractor but they are getting old and parts can be hard to find. That particular one looks to be a nice example. Looks well maintained.
Posted December 08, 2014 - 08:40 AM
There were several threads on these tractors. Do a search. Good Luck, Rick
Posted December 08, 2014 - 08:50 AM
Posted December 08, 2014 - 12:33 PM
It is a REAL Bolens
Many people are still using these on farms and their properties. There's a bunch I pass by when I'm driving down roads around here. Most have the rear mounted mower attached to them.
Only downside to these is parts availability......
Posted December 08, 2014 - 02:26 PM
I'm rather partial to mine. I have the oldest version with the 2 cylinder, 2 wd, and a 3+2 transmission.
The G244 has more gears (6+3?) and has the Isuzu motor instead of the Mitsubishi. 4wd, and the turning radius may approach a country mile. That 4.5 gallon tank will seem bottomless, these are amazingly fuel efficient.image.jpg
does that have a front PTO?
Posted December 08, 2014 - 02:31 PM
well I talked to the guy that owns it and he says that the 2 speed pto on the rear only has the low 540 gear. that the other gear had broken and he modified it to work. I wonder if that gear can still be found? from what I see parts are very limited.
Posted December 08, 2014 - 03:18 PM
does that have a front PTO?