bolens g174

I've got a lovely 1990 Bolens G174 / Iseki TX2160F tractor that has been well taken care of. I would like to continue that tradition. I've already got the basic operators manual but I don't have a real service manual nor do I have the experience to just ' know ' things (this tractor is older...

As I first posted here in 2011, I run a 7.5 KW Baumalight generator attached to my 1980 Bolens G174, running in PTO gear 2, which delivers 740 rpm at 2500 on the engine's non-existent tach. With a Kill-a-Watt meter now plugged into a wall outlet dedicated to the generator's output, I can...

A couple of weeks ago I was mowing weeds with a 4' bush hog in a 5 acre field of pine/walnut rows when my trusty Bolens G174 spurted the contents of its radiator all over the front of the tractor. A tow back to the shop established eventually that a rubber washer on the plastic drain plug of...

My Bolens/Iseki has gotten along well with its original seat until I started using it with a dump box to carry the 25 gallon garden watering tank and pump (with balancing weights on the front). The pan is crumbling to where it needs replacement. The new seat must pivot forward, of course, but...

I'm looking to buy a G174 with FEL and only 200 hours. Want to add the 48" Bolens (model 1948) snowblower as well. but it'll need a front PTO to make that happen. Anybody have one or know where I can find one?

Hello Guys, This is my first time posting so please excuse my verbage of tractors. I just bought this tractor for about 800.00 with serveral attachments or implements. First problem I notice was that the glow plug heater was not getting voltage when I tried the preheat. I am getting both kinds...

Ever since I removed the float bowl to clean the filter, the thing has leaked a bit. Then it drained the tank and my neighbour ran it dry, so off it came again. I tightened it carefully with a channel lock wrench. No go. Last night I assembled the thing and tightened it gently against the O...

Ever since I removed the float bowl to clean the filter, the thing has leaked a bit. Then it drained the tank and my neighbour ran it dry, so off it came again. I tightened it carefully with a channel lock wrench. No go. Last night I carefully assembled the thing and tightened it gently...

the tractor warmed up and is working. this site has helped us so much. disregard this post. thank all of you so much.The temp today is 6 degrees. the hydraulics were working with a whining sound and then stopped. I checked fluid and added some. still wont lift or dump. we have a manual. does...

What year is my Bolens/Iseki G174/TS1910LF serial # 2627? Mike

I recently broke the from axle joint on my G174 and am having a hard time finding parts. If anyone has one kicking around or knows of somewhere to get one it would be much appreciated. Thanks

Will my g174 handle a 5' box blade? Mostly maintaining driveway and grading on clay rock mixed soil. What you all think?

I recently put a couple of tanks through the Kubota B7510 trimming around 15,000 tree seedlings with the 48" Braber rotary cutter. As long as the grass wasn't too long it did a good job. When I tackled a one-acre hay plot, however, it did a lousy job. The tractor's wide turf tires flattened...

The problem was a set of footings for my friend's new house, surrounded by the edges of the excavation. Vertical rebar for styrofoam/concrete walls prevented the use of a larger tractor. Faced with a 16 yard pile of washed stone and a deadline, we pressed into service my little Bolens G174...

I just bought a BAUMALight 7.2 kw pto generator for use as backup power for the twin houses on the property. The main generator tractor will be the Kubota B7510 with its 540 rpm pto and tachometer. But the G174's the garage queen, spending its winters largely nestled beside the box stove in my...

They don't break if you don't use 'em. Yesterday the Bolens G174 hauled several loads of hardwood blocks out of rough terrain in the woodlot and dumped them in the yard for splitting. The Kubota B7510 with its remote works very well on the 3 pt. hitch splitter, btw. Today as I pulled away...

Hello All, new member here. I am looking at the smaller 4wd tractors on the used market & have came down to these 2 models. I have yet to look at either of these they are both 4wd with similar hours, but in general are the bolens iseki machines better overall than the yanmars? I have talked to...

Hello All, new member here. I am looking at the smaller 4wd tractors on the used market & have came down to these 2 models. I have yet to look at either of these, but in general are the bolens iseki machines better overall than the yanmars? Both machines have similar hours. I have talked to...

Since I bought the G174 three years ago the cooling system has never uttered a burp. It was as if the thing didn't have one. Then while I was picking up a little cherry tree in the woods with the dump box, the overheat light winked on faintly. I shut off and checked the coolant. All fine...

I was bidding on this tractor but it is now out of my reach, if somebody here is lucky enough to win the auction I would be very interested in buying the transmission from you if you decide it can't be repaired and want to part it out. 1986 Bolens Diesel G174, Tractor w/ attached plow Model...

Hello guys and gals, new member here starting off by begging the smarter members for info to see if this thing is worth the effort to repair. I was given a Bolens G174 that has issues, the transmission input shaft is stripped at the spline boss, which I assume is also stripped, but otherwise...

In the barn I found a pair of tire chains my dad had for his 1968 Kaiser Military Surplus Jeep. They looked about the right size, so I tried them over the turf tires on the back wheels of the Bolens G174. It took four of those 2 1/2" ID twist-on links and two additional links from an old horse...

I need to locate a Bolens G174/ISEKI 1510 repair manual. Right now, my issues are: lots and lots of metal out of front diff... Occasional popping. I expect I'll be rebuilding soon, and the PTO shaft pops out of the rear of the tractor under hard bush hog loads (the actual shaft coming out of...

Hi all, Owners manual says to clean the hydraulic screen filter but does not tell where it is. My guess is that its on the front of the hydraulic pump at the front right of the engine. But before I start taking things apart I would like some opinions. My best guess is that I have to remove the...

I am a new member here. I recently bought an Iseki/Bolens G174 four wheel drive with a bucket and finish mower. It had flat rear tire when I bought it. I removed the pin and can not get the hub to budge either by pulling (with a GOOD puller) or by twisting it (in case it's threaded on there). It...

I have a G174 Bolens and I need an hour cable. Do you know of any place that I might buy such a cable? Cable is 34 3/4" long and 1/8" Dia. I know it is a long shot but I have to ask.

I have a G174 diesel tractor. I bought it with only 80 hours on it two years ago. It came with a 4' rototiller and a 5' York rake. It handles them without any problems. My question is: how heavy of an implement can the three point hitch lift? I want to get a 4' brush hog and a logging winch. The...

Need Help w/ Bolens Iseki G174 Implement Attachment I have a Bolens Iseki G174 TX1500F and I just purchased a 48" two stage snow blower and a 54" mower deck for it. Can anyone tell me how they are attached to the tyactor so they raise and lower. I downloaded the implement manuals for them but...

This morning at 5:30 three robins, two starlings and a blue jay converged around a dry puddle on the driveway and acted as though they couldn't believe their fountain had dried up. It was quite a show as the thirsty birds did their best despairing tricks, peeking among the pebbles for just one...

i have a bolens G174 , i need a starter, i will sell back hoe that is on it , i dont need it, it is a 1500 model ph 352 625 6256

The tractor is a 4WD, 17 hp Iseki/Bolens, 1981. The problem seems cold-related, and bearing-related, insofar as it only zings when the clutch is out. Otherwise I'd say it's from the hydraulic pump, as that's where the sounds seems to originate. Seeking water in the fluid I drained the tranny...

During heavy use today, the centre drive shaft slid out of the front u-joint (4 wheel drive) Can anyone help me as to how to proceed to put it back into place? Do I remove u-joints to have enough space to re-insert drive shaft? Thank You

I had to try it. When the mower came off the Bolens I backed it up to the mid-sized Wallenstein skidder (8800 lb) and discovered that if I adjusted the top link correctly, it could pick it up. Off to the woods where three years ago an improvement cut had left a lot of small timber lying...

Just bought this tractor. What kind of hydrolic oil please for backhoe and front loader. My local vendor is offering 32 and/or 46 grade oil. :confused2: Also can someone get me a good price on servive and parts manual I already found owner's. (TX1500F) Thanks

Very nice mid-mount mower and loader installation. Bolens Diesel tractor/loader - Ottawa Farming Equipment For Sale - Kijiji Ottawa Canada. $4.3K CDN

When mowing season ends I plan to use the Bolens G174 to tow a 4X6 utility trailer for woodlot duties. I'm concerned that it's a bit light in the front end for heavy loads, even with three suitcase weights, so I'm reluctant to hitch off the end of the 3 pt hitch. Some compact tractors seem...

In frustration I loaded the tractor onto its trailer and hauled it to Feenstra's Farm Equipment, a reputable local dealer (Kioti) with a background in Massey Ferguson service. The boss changed the fuel filter and had the starter rebuilt. Now it's fine.

Help! What brand of backhoe will fit my Bolens G174 with a CAT 1 3-point. Thanks!

Help! What brand of backhoe will fit my Bolens G174 with a CAT 1 3-point. Thanks!

I have a Bolens G174, I have a couple of questions related to the three point hitch and mowing. Basicly I would like to know what size mower I can lift and power with my tractor. I want to get either a brush hog or a sickle bar mower to cut my fields, which are pretty rough and along my...

I've had my 3 cyl. for 2 years now but I loaned it out and it came back with a broken 4wd axel gear. Parts are near impossible and $$$ so I'm about to part it out.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can answer a couple of questions for me. I am interested in purchasing a 1979 Bolens G174 (2 cyl). Can I get parts for both engine and trans? I am concerned if it needs repair I will not be able to get the parts. Also what should I be paying for a G174 with...

I posted this in the general parts/repair section of this forum, however it has received very few views and no responses. Any help would be appreciated. This is not the typical stuck clutch from sitting too long. I was operating the tractor moving dirt with the FEL. Everything had been going...

This is not the typical stuck clutch from sitting too long. I was operating the tractor moving dirt with the FEL. Everything had been going just fine, no issues for about 45 minutes of work. Then after getting another scoop from the pile I pressed in the clutch and it did not disengage. I...

I have a Bolens G174. It's new to me. I'm currently looking for a manual so I can take care of simple things like this: I have used it a few times and it's worked fine. Today I was rototilling a rough field. I bounced over a few rocks. Now the three point hitch won't lift. I was wondering about...

Hello first post here looking for advise. I have an early 90's 18hp murray lawn tractor with cutting deack and snow plow. This is my first garden tractor but now find I need to up grade to something better. The murray was ok at our old location but we have since moved. Our new home has about 1...

Hi, Have seen a Bolens G174, 4wd, 835hrs with mower and heavy duty snowblower for sale for $5500 Cdn ( aksing ) Know is Deisel, presumably 17 hp. Does anyone know anything about these tractors and if this is a half decent price ? Has PTO for the mower\blower so is it a 540 PTO ? Know nothing...

Hi All, I am looking for a fuel filter for a Bolens G174 (TX1500F). Does anyone have a cross reference for this part? thanks in advance