Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 1600H
The Bolens 1600H is a garden tractor produced from 1983 to 1989 as part of the Medium Frame Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and offers optional sleeve hitch. It includes independent front PTO with electric clutch and runs on 12-volt electrical system with 16 amps charging. Dimensions include a 49-inch wheelbase, 70.75 inches length, 36.25 inches width, 44 inches height, and weighs 785 lbs. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 38" single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1600H
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 402437 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.437x2.156 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 655 cc (40 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Series | Medium Frame Series |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Production years | 1983 - 1989 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Snowblower | 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
| Oil type | SAE 20, SAE 30 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 36.25 inches (92 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Length | 70.75 inches (179 cm) |
| Weight | 785 lbs (356 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23/8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 16/6.50-8 |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |