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Bolens Husky 1053 Specifications

The Bolens Husky 1053 is a 2-wheel drive garden tractor from Tube Frame series. This model was manufactured from 1970 to 1971. The driveline consists of 22.1 cu.in (361 cc) Wisconsin TRA10D 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 10 Hp (7.5 kW), and gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The Bolens Husky 1053 is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. The operating weight is 645 lbs (292 kg). The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 42" mid-mount mower deck with a mechanical lift system, 36" front-mount snow blower, and 42" front blade.

Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... Wisconsin TRA10D
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle air-cooled single cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 22.1 (361)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.13 (79.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.88 (73.0)
Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 10.0 (7.5)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3800
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1000-1200
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Adjustable main jet
Governor Type ...................... Centrifugal flyball type
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Air Cleaner Type ...................... Dry element
Ignition System ...................... High tension flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.030 (0.76)
Spark Plug ...................... Champion D-16J or AC C86
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.006 (0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.012 (0.30)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 1.3 (4.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.0 (0.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... Gear
Gearbox Type ...................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.0 (9.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 23x8.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 43 (1090)
Overall Length, in (mm) ...................... 63 (1600)
Overall Height, in (mm) ...................... 40 (1010)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 34 (860)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 7 (177)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 645 (292)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

Snow Blower

Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 36 (910)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ...................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Angle ...................... Manual

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