Bolens is originally Iseki – Everything you need to know about these tractors

13/03/2024
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Comparison between Iseki and Bolens Tractor models

In the world of agricultural machinery, the names Bolens and Iseki evoke a sense of reliability and innovation. While each has its own rich history, there are fascinating common ground where their paths cross, particularly in the field of tractor manufacturing. Let’s dive into some of these shared models, highlighting the technical specifications and the era they represent.

Bolens and Iseki: A Brief Overview

Iseki

Founded in 1936 as Iseki & Co., this Japanese company ventured into the production of tractors in 1961. Their early models were manufactured under a technology transfer contract with Porsche-Diesel. Over the years, Iseki tractors have been distributed worldwide under various brand names, including Bolens.

Bolens

Founded in 1850 , Bolens has become a respected brand in the field of mini tractors in limited markets. Bolens introduced its first motor-powered garden tractor in 1919. The company is now part of MTD Products, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lawn mowers and garden & park equipment.

Fashion model	Year(s)	Horsepower	Engine Type	Comments
Bolens G152	1978-1991	15 hp	Mitsubishi	Iseki TX1502 equivalent
Bolens G154	1978-1991	15 hp	Mitsubishi	Iseki TX1504 equivalent
Bolens G172	1978-1981	17 hp	Mitsubishi	Iseki TX1702 equivalent
Bolens G174	1978-1991	17 hp	Mitsubishi	Iseki TX1704 equivalent
Bolens G192	1979-1983	19 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TS1910 equivalent
Bolens G194	1979-1983	19 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TS1910 equivalent
Bolens G212	1984-1990	21 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TE3210 equivalent
Bolens G214	1984-1990	21 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TE3210 equivalent
Bolens G242	1979-1983	24 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TS2420 equivalent
Bolens G244	1979-1983	24 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TS2420 equivalent
Bolens G272	1983-1989	27 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TE4270 equivalent
Bolens G274	1983-1989	27 hp	Isuzu	Iseki TE4270 equivalent

These Bolens models show striking similarities with their Iseki counterparts, not only in power but also in engine type and years of production. It is interesting to see how these two brands work together and share their technologies to produce high-quality agricultural equipment.

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.

1984

Fashion model	Japanese Equivalent	Engine	Cylinders
Bolens G174	Iseki TX1704	Mitsubishi K3B-11B	Diesel 3-Cyl
Bolens G212	Iseki TL2102 – TE3210	Isuzu 3AF1	Diesel 3-Cyl
Bolens G214	Iseki TL2104 – TE3210	Isuzu 3AF1	Diesel 3-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

1985

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 H174	Iseki TX1704H	Mitsubishi K3B-11B	Diesel 3-Cyl
Bolens G212	Iseki TL2102 – TE3210	Isuzu 3AF1	Diesel 3-Cyl
Bolens G214	Iseki TL2104 – TE3210	Isuzu 3AF1	Diesel 3-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

1986-1991

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:

Year	Available Models
1986	G152, H152, G174, H174, G212, G214, G272, G274, G292, G294
1987	G152, H152, G174, H174, G212, G214, G272, G274, G292, G294
1988	G152, H152, G174, H174, G212, G214, G272, G274, G292, G294
1989	G152, H154, G174, H174, G212, G214, G272, G274, G292, G294
1990	G152, G154, G174, H174
1991	G152, G154, G174, H174

Conclusion

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.