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Bolens HT23 Specifications
The Bolens HT23 garden tractor from Large Frame Series was manufactured between 1979 and 1987. The Bolens HT-23 tractor is powered by Kohler K582 K-Series 4-cycle two cylinder horizontal-shaft air-cooled gasoline engine. A 57.7 cubic inches (945 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.50" (89 mm), piston stroke of 3.00" (76 mm), and rated power of 23 Hp (17.3 kW). This model is fitted with a 2-range hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Bolens HT23 is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical PTO, mechanical disc brakes, 18x8.50-8 front tyres, and 26x12.00-12 rear tyres. The operating weight is 1100 lbs (498 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 48" or 54" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with with a mechanical lift system, 48" front-mount two-stage snowblower, and 54" front-mount blade.
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model ...................... Kohler K582 K-Series
Engine Type ...................... 4-cycle two cylinder horizontal-shaft air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 57.7 (945)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.50 (89.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 3.00 (76.0)
Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 23.0 (17.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1300
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ...................... Sidedraft
Fuel Pump Type ...................... Mechanical type
Governor Type ...................... Centrifugal flyweight type
Lubrication System ...................... Positive pressure oil pump
Oil Filter Type ...................... Full flow
Air Cleaner Type ...................... Dry element
Ignition System ...................... Battery
Spark Plug ...................... Champion RH-10
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.025 (0.63)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.017-0.020 (0.43-0.51)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 5.0 (19.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.2 (3.0)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Volts ................... 15
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Battery, AH ...................... 45
Electric Ground ...................... Negative
| Power Take Off |
PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
PTO Clutch ...................... Mechanical
PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 2000
| Transmission |
Transmission Model ...................... Eaton 11
Transmission Type ...................... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ...................... Infinite (2-range)
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... Infinite (2-range)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 10.0 (9.5)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 10.0 (16.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 5.0 (8.0)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 18x8.50-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 26x12.00-12
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 52 (1320)
Overall Length, in (mm) ...................... 75 (1900)
Overall Height, in (mm) ...................... 45 (1140)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 46 (1165)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 8.5 (215)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 1100 (498)
| 48" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 48 (1215)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
| 54" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 54 (1370)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
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