Tom 215 #1 Posted October 3, 2015 Hi all, Thought I'd post up a picture of my new purchase, picked it up today and ended up buying a power hack saw, pillar drill and some other bits as well! It runs but does need a carb overhaul and a good service. Tom 6 Stormin, nigel, Ian and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted October 3, 2015 That's cool, me like !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted October 3, 2015 Never mind that. What's the track belong to, Tom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #4 Posted October 3, 2015 Looks like a power dumper with a press sitting in the skip. Nice Bolens btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #5 Posted October 3, 2015 it looks really cool, if you don't mind me asking how much was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #6 Posted October 3, 2015 That's cool, me like !! Thanks Paul, I love it. The artic steer is very cool but it takes some getting used too. Never mind that. What's the track belong to, Tom? A Kubota tracked dumper Looks like a power dumper with a press sitting in the skip. Nice Bolens btw It is indeed, although the press is actually behind it! it looks really cool, if you don't mind me asking how much was it? Thanks, I haven't really seen any in the UK. I paid £175 for it. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted October 3, 2015 Bargain Tom. Even if it's a Bolens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #8 Posted October 3, 2015 I thought so too! Hopefully I can get it running better tomorrow and cut some grass with it Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted October 3, 2015 My mate has a Stiga artic' steer. Your going to have fun. Just don't get to close to your mother's flower beds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #10 Posted October 3, 2015 Sweet! You'll get used to artic steer, like norm says watch the flower beds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #11 Posted October 3, 2015 Nice one, is it the little version or the big one? I've seen the little ones in person an they are pretty cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #12 Posted October 4, 2015 One day I hope to get one for the wife, she really likes the look of them, maybe then I can get her to start cutting some grass. It's not that she won't cut grass now, I just wont let her drive any of my machines. She doesn't even drive a car, why would I let her on one of my treasures? If she had her own machine she might keep me busy repairing it, but I don't mind, she mowed down all the bushes and flowers years ago. I may have to up my Insurance coverage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldBuzzard 186 #13 Posted October 4, 2015 Nice looking Estate Keeper. :thumbs: I'm guessing that it's the 7HP version, built in 1964-66. Looks to be pretty much original except for the seat. Here's a pic of my EK7 so you can see how the seat should be mounted. 2 diggerjames and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #14 Posted October 4, 2015 Nice Tom, Not that far away from my place that was. Glad its gone to a fellow collector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #15 Posted October 4, 2015 Tom, welcome to the Bolens Boys Club! That's a great looking EK which is the bigger brother to the LK (Lawn Keeper). A great find and I think you will enjoy using it. Keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #16 Posted October 4, 2015 Nice looking machine buddy I do like the artic steer machines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #17 Posted October 5, 2015 Very nice Tom, though I am starting to get worried that everyone is starting to stray from red machines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #18 Posted October 18, 2015 Nearly bought a G14 at the Cheffins vintage sale yesterday, but it went for £270.00! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #19 Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks for all the comments. I have got it running perfect and it now runs sweet as a nut. It even cuts quite well. It is now back in the workshop for a full service and it will be ready for action Tom 4 Stormin, HeadExam, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #20 Posted October 19, 2015 Nearly bought a G14 at the Cheffins vintage sale yesterday, but it went for £270.00! Thats a cheap price for a bolens now a days. They all seem to be going up in value 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #21 Posted October 19, 2015 Tom, The EK looks fantastic and good to see it being used for mowing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
