Kelly 1,028 #1 Posted June 28, 2012 Well maybe it's not so little, it's a 1971 Bolens 1476 with a wisconsin 14hp single in it, hydro drive with 3 point, hyd lift, front and mid shaft PTO, the rear tires are 26x12x12 the fronts are 20x8x10 it came with a snow blade, brinley cultivators, 48" shaft drive deck, a 3 point adaptor, 3 sets of tires chains, and cast wheel weights, the guy I got it from used it for a number of years to plow around his plane hanger, and used it to move his plane in and out also, but it has sat in the hanger for a few years unused so by word of mouth I picked it up, when I got home it only took about 15 min. to get it running and driving, this thing is a BEAST, and very fast, the gas tank has to be 4 gal. if not near 5 gal, it is huge, the seat is very nice, it's the style like the early 70's WH, it will be for sale soon, I only bought it to resell, I have a few things I need to do to it, but so far it has been a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #2 Posted June 28, 2012 I'm a guy but I will support you on this one. I love the beefy look of that Bolens . . . cool tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #3 Posted June 28, 2012 That is one nice tractor kelly! Very heavy duty. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,546 #4 Posted June 28, 2012 Looks like its comparable to a Wheel Horse-D series size machine Kelly. I always figured the Wheel Horse two piece seat was a Wheel Horse only type item but that seat is exactly like the mid seventies WH two piece seats but with a Bolens logo. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #5 Posted June 28, 2012 Here is a few pics that didn't load the first time, setting next to a 520H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #6 Posted June 28, 2012 I've seen the seats that style on many other brands with their logos and colors, yes I'd say it is D sized but in my opinion built much heavier, you should see the frame under this thing, has to be 5" C chanel rails with cast iron cross members in it. And it has a foot control for the hydro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 201 #7 Posted June 28, 2012 I've seen the seats that style on many other brands with their logos and colors, yes I'd say it is D sized but in my opinion built much heavier, you should see the frame under this thing, has to be 5" C chanel rails with cast iron cross members in it. And it has a foot control for the hydro. Possible you can post (or send me) some up close pic's of the foot operated hydro controls? By the way , nice bolens. Really liking the loader tractor in the back ground of your second pic. :text-datsphatyo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #8 Posted June 28, 2012 I love the older Bolens tractors. They are built like a Sherman Tank! It sure does make that 520 look like a Tonka toy don't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRE1992 135 #9 Posted June 28, 2012 Kelly that thing is awesome! I wish you were closer so I could take a look at it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #10 Posted June 28, 2012 Wow, that thing makes the 520 look like a midget, and the fuel tank! Very cool find. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #11 Posted June 28, 2012 really good find there . it's just like my bolens 1886 i had. they are a beast of a tractor. are those the 10" front rims. believe that was a option . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted June 28, 2012 I agree with others here...That Bolens is a beast! Looks like you have a lot of treasures in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #13 Posted June 28, 2012 Perry they are 10" rims on the front, and 99% of the treasures are for sale, if you see something you just gotta have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #14 Posted June 29, 2012 Kelly, a few years ago my John Deere 216 was the the undisputed tractor pulling king in my neighborhood, until a neighbor down the road got one of those beasts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corn53 4 #15 Posted June 29, 2012 That thing is sweet!!! I`d tell my brother (hes a Bolens fan) but I dont wanna hear it!! Hes a got ht-20 with a loader. That thing is a beast also!!! :snooty: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #16 Posted June 30, 2012 Man that's cool! Where you going to list it? This machine has peaked my curiosity.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
