Anyone know this TU Model

SteveM · Jan 10, 2003

Attached is a picture of a Bolens branded tractor that bears resemblance to the Iseki TU series tractors. Anyone know the Bolens crossover model? I am going next week to (hopefully) purchase either a TS or TU model Iseki, and it is nice to know the Bolens match for each model in regards to parts and service.

Thanks - great help so far!

SteveM · Jan 10, 2003

Sorry, couldnt get the pic to work.

Tractors4u · Jan 10, 2003

Here you go. I will post some Bolens pics and you tell me which it is. Here is a Bolens 214.

DavesTractor · Jan 11, 2003

Looks just like a TU1900F.

MapleSyruping · Jan 11, 2003

Hi Steve, I own a TS 2810 which is a direct crossover to the Bolens G292 and maybe a direct crossover to the White 2-30. The White parts are available but the Bolens parts are hit and miss with their new owners(I believe that to be MTD). Getting parts from importers is also an option, a bit pricey though. The TS were made around the late 70's into the early 80's. The TL were next and then the TU series. I am not sure who owns whom but Iseki and Isuzu are related. White made a Field Boss 21 from 1986 to 1988. it has 19 HP at the PTO and the engine was made by Iseki, which I believe to be a TL 1900. White also made a FB-31 which is a close match to a TL 2500.
The TS series that I have match to bolens are the G292, G272, G242, and G192 (Note, the first two numbers are HP the last number is wheel drive, so you may see a Bolens G194 which make it a 19 HP and 4wd).
Got to go, hot UNO game waiting with son number three.
CKS

lens12 · Jan 12, 2003

Bolens isn't much of an option for parts even before they were bought out by MTD. I used to buy parts from other sources & be able to still under sell Bolens dealers. I can supply parts for most of the Bolens/Iseki tractors. The TS series requires the most parts from Japan.

SteveM · Jan 14, 2003

Thats the one, thank you! Despite the balmy temp of 15 F, I plan to go out over the next three days and look at tractors, ranging from a Massey 210-4, Ford 1700, and the Iseki TS and TLs. Condition will play a major role in my decision, and if it is an Iseki - you will be seeing a lot of me on this forum.