Triumph66 1,256 #1 Posted November 4, 2014 Just delivered this afternoon my latest attachment for one of my Bolens. It's a rear mounted attachment originally made by Horwool MFG Ltd in Essex for Bolens. It also came with a prop shaft as well. I am going to give it a good pressure wash this weekend and grease it up. It came from North Wales. 2 slf-uk and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #2 Posted November 4, 2014 dont see many of them andrew, i might have a 1254 tractor for sale soon 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #3 Posted November 4, 2014 One thing I have learnt in the Bolens World is to snap up attachments as they come up far and few between! The 1254 you have got is that all complete, running and restored? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #4 Posted November 4, 2014 its a customers it runs and drives but needs painting some one decided it should be grey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #5 Posted November 4, 2014 its a customers it runs and drives but needs painting some one decided it should be grey At least it's not red! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #6 Posted November 4, 2014 Fantastic addition to your growing collection. I would love one and I am very jealous. I believe they originally came with a large fibreglass grass collector. Until you mentioned the manufacturer I was under the impression they were made by the Bolens importer, Howard. The great thing about this forum is that you learn something new every day. I am amassed by the speed you are adding to your collection. Iain 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #7 Posted November 4, 2014 Iain, I have been diagnosed with a unusual but harmless bug known as the Bolens Bug. The only known cure to allow ate any distress is to procure tractors and attachments pertaining to the Bolens Clan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #8 Posted November 4, 2014 Andrew, If you ever find the cure I am sure my wife would like to know. I think I have passed on the illness to my 7 year old lad. He spent most of Sunday afternoon driving some of mine around. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #9 Posted November 4, 2014 Andrew, If you ever find the cure I am sure my wife would like to know. I think I have passed on the illness to my 7 year old lad. He spent most of Sunday afternoon driving some of mine around. Iain My wife also want to know the cure too! On a serious note, I must rein in my expenditure for the time being until next year unless something stunning pops up. Also I now need to sort out the storage so I can move around unhindered. Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #10 Posted November 4, 2014 Nice piece of kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #11 Posted November 4, 2014 Andrew, The biggest problem is that they are all stunning... Every time I sort out my storage it results in me having the space to buy another one. Iain 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #12 Posted November 4, 2014 That's a fantastic find Andrew, you seem to have the knack of finding them Can't wait to see what you come up with next 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #13 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Another nice find mate And i see by the position you have been offering it up to attach to your Morris The ultimate work tool a Morris, you can drive to a job in it, cut the grass with a rear mounted cylinder mower. and use the snow plow to get there in winter Not sure how you'll mount the sickle bar though Who needs a tractor Edited November 5, 2014 by Robins 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #14 Posted November 5, 2014 Daniel, Do you think POMMreg will approve these modifications?........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #15 Posted November 5, 2014 I have a mate who has a front mounted flail for a bolens Yet to see it but he says its huge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #16 Posted November 5, 2014 I have a mate who has a front mounted flail for a bolens Yet to see it but he says its huge! Chris, I have just watched Ian's Wheel Horse video with afront mounted flail mower. They do look rather awesome. Sometime, I regret to say, size does matters..... Be interested in seeing this sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #17 Posted November 6, 2014 Daniel, Do you think POMMreg will approve these modifications?........... Probably not Andrew But could have fun winding him up though 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #18 Posted November 11, 2014 This afternoon due to inclement weather, I jet washed the cylinder mower to remove the accumulated grime, shot some grease where needed and sprayed some lubricants over the cutters. I wiped the whole deck over with an oily rag to add some protection. The prop shaft/PTO shaft was also greased as well. Everything seem to be moving freely. I will apply some linseed oil to the wooden roller later on once it's dry. I have yet to mount it to the Bolens 1254. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #19 Posted December 8, 2014 I have caused quite a stir on the U.S. forums, namely GTtalk, with the Howard Bolens Cylinder Mower attachment. It seem that they have not come across this type of rear PTO driven cylinder (reel) before. I have been asked to take some detailed measurements and take better photos of it for the archives! 2 Ian and OldBuzzard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #20 Posted December 9, 2014 Pure porn for them then!! Maybe its an approved attachment which was not available in the US?? Howard were importers for the UK, thats why my 1886 has a Howard Bolens sticker slapped over the original transfer 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #21 Posted December 9, 2014 How many offers did you get for it Andrew? They will all be wanting one now 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #22 Posted December 10, 2014 It sounds like a keeper to me otherwise I would have already made an offer. I am sure it would look better on the back of one of my Bolens 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #23 Posted December 10, 2014 It sounds like a keeper to me otherwise I would have already made an offer. I am sure it would look better on the back of one of my Bolens Iain, i am on the lookout for a larger Bolens tractor to ensure that the mower look better than your! Cheers 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #24 Posted December 10, 2014 Iain, I like the Father Christmas on the Bolens; a good choice of transport over the reindeers..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldBuzzard 186 #25 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Greetings from across the pond Gents. I'm a big Bolens Buff, and found this forum whilst searching for "Howard Bolens". Good to see a number of fellow Bolens lovers here. I saw that cylinder mower on the GTTalk forums, and was one of those that were drooling over it :D Edited December 22, 2014 by OldBuzzard 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
