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If it were me I would have whipped out my Stihl chainsaw and brushcutter by now if I were there!

Thanks Chris for taking a photo of this mysterious Bolens. Really difficult to ascertain it identity. I think behind the Bolens (mid 2/3 right centre) is a WheelHorse with what looks like a rounded hood? Not sure but worth investigating I would think?

Sorry Matt I have no spares on Kohlers at all.

A tip off from my mate Chris about a 600 for sale with a spare engine and another set of tyres got my pulse racing. The seller, fortunately for me, have misspelt the tractor hence why I got it for a very cheap price. I said a year ago that Bolens 600s are rare as hen's teeth in the UK which is why I bought one from the USA which is now docked at Southampton, U.K. which will be delivered sometime this week. It's strange that I bought two 600 in the UK within a few months of each other......The seller of the U.K. one, bought it from a nursery in Honiton, Devon some 20 years ago with the intention of restoring it. It has sat in his barn in Berkshire since then. My good friend Chris got a friend, Mark, (he got more than one..) who lives a stone's throw from the seller and is happy to help me out with collecting it from the seller. Chris and I have agreed that he can have the spare B&S engine for his 600 project as he will at some collect it from Mark. At some point, Chris will deliver the 600 and my 850 down to Devon to collect his 600 that I collected for him a few months back.It's great that the UK Bolens Boys are happy to help each other out and make this hobby more enjoyable with like minded individuals plus saving some hard earnt dough too.The US 600 will be delivered to me sometime this week so I will have two 600s in my collection by a quirk of fate. Happy Days!

Always good to have a helping hand with these things. The original blue in the gear box is very vivid. I wonder if that would be how the tractor look like when brand new? Whereabouts is this fellow in the West Country Paul?

Thanks Matt but not for me thanks. I have used the modern Billy Goats in the past........

Looks to be a very interesting place full of desirable tractors. Thanks for posting.

Worth a shot. Be interested in how it fares over time.

Where did you get the carb from Matt out if interest? Also how much? Cheers

Another productive day at John's. Tea a us the No1 thirst quencher followed very closely by a cold beer !

Impressive video of two iconic garden tractors going through their paces. I would not want to subject my Bolens to this harsh treatment but it just goes to show how rugged these little tractors are.

I am beginning to see why Carl have not reissued Iain's membership! .... J

Paint it like a Brinly colour as above.

Ok thanks.

Mark, how much was that tool chest? Cheers.

Would look good in Cordovan Brown and Bolens Red with Huskey spelt with an e!

Matt, from my experiences buying stuff from the USA, you are probably looking at around £40 for shipping and tax for those above items. Cheers

Nice find Chris; that looks a beast.

I have seen Harry's photos of his latest steed and it's a great looking tractor. A nice find.

Actually, Iain, I should say we being Chris and I want first dibs......

Iain, he only said that so that he can have first dibs....

Glad you collected it Iain. Chris forwarded me a photo of your latest steed on his phone. The price you got it for is a steal. Look forward to photos when you can upload them.

Matt, you can get a rebuilt kit from the States. Bolens1000 (Brian) supplies the necessary parts. He's on GTT. Tell him him you got a Bolens 853 and give him your B&S engine number for ID plus photos of your carb to ensure you get the right kit. I have posted the link below https://bolenspartsandsupplies.com/