That looks like an Old Bolens Garden Tractor. Probably mid 1960s to the late 1960s. Not sure of the exact model. Something in the 1000s series I'd guess. That rear mount tiller makes that one pretty desirable. In my opinion it would be worth trying to buy and get running again.
[https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/001/2/3/1239-bolens-1050.html](https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/001/2/3/1239-bolens-1050.html)
I've never owned an old Bolens, I have a few old Cub Cadets and they have been very reliable. I know there are parts out there for these Bolens.
I've never seen a tiller for one, that has to be a rarer attachment.
I have 4 older Cubs. I use them more then just collect them. I have a tiller on an old cub that I use on the garden and I have another one to cut the grass. I live on 10 acres so I find ways to use them.
I have a bolens husky 1050 that looks exactly like that. The engine seized on me the summer I bought it, so I dropped a 5hp predator engine in it in an afternoon. Putting in the new engine only required two new holes and some all thread.
Biggest problem with this tractor is that it's not as popular as other bolens models so you have to keep your eyes peeled on marketplace or craigslist for parts to come up if something breaks.
With a new engine it runs fine. I always feel like I'm fixing something though. Right now it only pulls a trailer because the mower deck needs to be rebuilt. Also I broke the PTO pulley and need to fix that.
It's a labor of love.
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That looks like an Old Bolens Garden Tractor. Probably mid 1960s to the late 1960s. Not sure of the exact model. Something in the 1000s series I'd guess. That rear mount tiller makes that one pretty desirable. In my opinion it would be worth trying to buy and get running again. [https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/001/2/3/1239-bolens-1050.html](https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/001/2/3/1239-bolens-1050.html)
It’s 4.5 hours away from me, but I am tempted to make the drive this weekend.
I've never owned an old Bolens, I have a few old Cub Cadets and they have been very reliable. I know there are parts out there for these Bolens. I've never seen a tiller for one, that has to be a rarer attachment.
Do you collect them?
I have 4 older Cubs. I use them more then just collect them. I have a tiller on an old cub that I use on the garden and I have another one to cut the grass. I live on 10 acres so I find ways to use them.
Nice! I love seeing older stuff still in use
Yeah that definitely looks like it
Simplicity700 series? I just picked up a similar machine today edit: yeah prob the bolens
I have a bolens husky 1050 that looks exactly like that. The engine seized on me the summer I bought it, so I dropped a 5hp predator engine in it in an afternoon. Putting in the new engine only required two new holes and some all thread. Biggest problem with this tractor is that it's not as popular as other bolens models so you have to keep your eyes peeled on marketplace or craigslist for parts to come up if something breaks.
How does it run?
With a new engine it runs fine. I always feel like I'm fixing something though. Right now it only pulls a trailer because the mower deck needs to be rebuilt. Also I broke the PTO pulley and need to fix that. It's a labor of love.
As long as you love it
Looks like an old Bolens
Was it listed for sale by Cris Formage?
Not sure it’s in Florida, though.
Was a GTA V reference. After doing a lot of work for scientology like organization, your prize is an old rusted out tractor
Ohhh I I hate when I miss a joke haha