Triumph66 1,256 #1 Posted July 20, 2014 Evening all, just a question about Bolens Husky tractors. How good are these and how easy is it to get parts from the UK? Are they in the same stable as the Work Horse? Just curious. does anyone here have one? Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #2 Posted July 20, 2014 There are a few members here that own Bolens tractors , great tractors , not as abundant as wheelhorse but still an extremely useful garden tractor. Many Bolens tractors have the same Kohler engines as wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #3 Posted July 20, 2014 Hi Andrew, I have an 1886 Husky Tractor 18hp Hydrostatic drive. The biggest & Best Built like a tank & will go on for ever now I have brought it back from the dead Do you own a tractor?? Depends what parts your after?? As Neil says, they do have kohler engines, but not all models Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks chaps. The one I am interested in is a Bolens Husky 1254 model. I think it's a 1971 model. What do you know about these? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #5 Posted July 20, 2014 Its smaller than mine I think bolens tractors are great machines & are built well. Most seem to get painted in different colours I would have more but already own2 & lack of space etc I cant Just go & buy it & have fun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #6 Posted July 20, 2014 Love the patina of that Bolens; not too dissimilar to the one I am interested in. Andrew Are most of them petrol? There's one with a diesel one on the bay at the moment. Is the 1254 diesel or petrol? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #7 Posted July 21, 2014 ive had a few, very good tractors and heres one i made its not real though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #8 Posted July 21, 2014 All look damn good to me. I am in a quandary with this Bolens tractor that I have seen. It got a Teledyne Wisconsin heavy duty air cooled engine in it. What to do..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #9 Posted July 21, 2014 that is probaly the origanal engine the wincoson was fitted to quite a few models Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #10 Posted July 21, 2014 Are parts and tinware easy to get in the UK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #11 Posted July 21, 2014 i did have one on the shelf not sure if ive still got it but will have a look tommorow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #12 Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks that could be very useful if I buy it. The one I have seen has a lot of patina. Cheers Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #13 Posted July 21, 2014 You can get parts from the US www.samsbolens.com Have used Sam for parts for both of my tractors. It can take him days to reply as hes a busy man but will ship all over the world. You will get a import tax though which can sting a bit as I have found out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #14 Posted July 21, 2014 Cheers, the purchase of said tractor is a step closer...... Watch this space..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #15 Posted July 21, 2014 I look forward to the pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #16 Posted July 21, 2014 I will look forward to taking them....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #17 Posted July 24, 2014 Well, I have taken the plunge and bought a Bolens Husky 1254. I hope to collect it w/c 4 August..... Nigel, you don't still have that engine do you? I could be interested. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #18 Posted July 24, 2014 Looking through my literature I have a manual for a Bolens 1253, what's the difference between a 1253 and a1254 ?? 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #19 Posted July 24, 2014 I am afraid I don't know. This is a new venture into collectible American lawn tractors for me. I am sure someone else can provide the answer though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #20 Posted July 24, 2014 There's a 1254 parts list on that well known auction website if that's any help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #21 Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for the tip off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #22 Posted July 24, 2014 Have used Sam for parts for both of my tractors. It can take him days to reply as hes a busy man but will ship all over the world. You will get a import tax though which can sting a bit as I have found out Just to clarify the "tax" situation. If the sender declares any parts as "Lawnmower Parts" there is zero duty but vat still applies. If declared as of a category that attracts import duty you will then pay duty with vat on top - ie tax on tax! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #23 Posted July 24, 2014 And I thought the EU was complicated! Seriously, very useful to knoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #24 Posted July 25, 2014 Well, I have taken the plunge and bought a Bolens Husky 1254. I hope to collect it w/c 4 August..... Nigel, you don't still have that engine do you? I could be interested. Congrats on buying the Husky Andrew, I bet you can't wait to collect it.. The count down til the 4th has started Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #25 Posted July 25, 2014 Looking forward to getting it home. Be an interesting project for me. Will post some photos of its arrival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
