1978 – The Early Years
In 1978 the first Bolens tractors were introduced, including the G152, G154, G172 and G174 models. Below you can see the available models for that year, along with their corresponding specifications:
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G152 |
Iseki TX1300 |
Mitsubishi KE70-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G154 |
Iseki TX1300F |
Mitsubishi KE70-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G172 |
Iseki TX1500 |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1500F |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
1979 – Expansion of the range
The year 1979 brought an expansion of the range, with new models being introduced:
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G152 |
Iseki TX1300 |
Mitsubishi KE70-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G154 |
Iseki TX1300F |
Mitsubishi KE70-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G172 |
Iseki TX1500 |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1500F |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G192 |
Iseki TS1910 |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G194 |
Iseki TS1910F |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G242 |
Iseki TS2410 |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G244 |
Iseki TS2410F |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
1980-1989 – The Years of Change
Throughout the 1980s, the Bolens range underwent several changes, with the introduction of new models and the disappearance of some older models. Here is an overview per year:
1980
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G152 |
Iseki TX1300 |
Mitsubishi KE70-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G154 |
Iseki TX1300F |
Mitsubishi KE70-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G172 |
Iseki TX1500 |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1500F |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G192 |
Iseki TS1910 |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G194 |
Iseki TS1910F |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G242 |
Iseki TS2410 |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G244 |
Iseki TS2410F |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
1981
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G152 |
Iseki TX1502 |
Mitsubishi K3A-11A |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G154 |
Iseki TX1504F |
Mitsubishi K3A-11A |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G172 |
Iseki TX1500 |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1500F |
Mitsubishi KE75-11GF |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1704 |
Mitsubishi K3B-11B |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G192 |
Iseki TS1910 |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G194 |
Iseki TS1910F |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G242 |
Iseki TS2410 |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G244 |
Iseki TS2410F |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G292 |
Iseki TS2902 |
Isuzu 3AA1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G294 |
Iseki TS2904 |
Isuzu 3AA1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
1982
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G152 |
Iseki TX1502 |
Mitsubishi K3A-11A |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G154 |
Iseki TX1504F |
Mitsubishi K3A-11A |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1704 |
Mitsubishi K3B-11B |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G192 |
Iseki TS1910 |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G194 |
Iseki TS1910F |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G242 |
Iseki TS2410 |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G244 |
Iseki TS2410F |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G292 |
Iseki TS2902 |
Isuzu 3AA1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G294 |
Iseki TS2904 |
Isuzu 3AA1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
1983
Fashion model |
Japanese Equivalent |
Engine |
Cylinders |
Bolens G152 |
Iseki TX1502 |
Mitsubishi K3A-11A |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G154 |
Iseki TX1504F |
Mitsubishi K3A-11A |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G174 |
Iseki TX1704 |
Mitsubishi K3B-11B |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G192 |
Iseki TS1910 |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G194 |
Iseki TS1910F |
Isuzu 2AA1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G242 |
Iseki TS2410 |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G244 |
Iseki TS2410F |
Isuzu 2AB1 |
Diesel 2-Cyl |
Bolens G272 |
Iseki TL2701 |
Isuzu 3AE1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G274 |
Iseki TL2704 |
Isuzu 3AE1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G292 |
Iseki TS2902 |
Isuzu 3AA1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
Bolens G294 |
Iseki TS2904 |
Isuzu 3AA1 |
Diesel 3-Cyl |
1984-1991
During this period the range remained largely consistent with some changes to available models. Below you can see a summary of these years:
- 1984: Introduction of the G212 and G214 models.
- 1985: Introduction of the H174 model.
- 1986-1989: Continuity in available models with few changes.
- 1990-1991: Last years of production with a more limited number of models.
The 1986 through 1991 models remained largely consistent with the previous years, with some minor changes and additions to the range. Below are the available models for each year:
Bolens tractors have undergone a remarkable evolution over the years, with different models and specifications meeting the ever-changing needs of customers. The collaboration with Japanese manufacturers such as Iseki has enabled Bolens to supply high-quality and reliable machines to farmers and hobbyists around the world.