Bolens 1669
The Bolens 1669 is a garden tractor produced from 1990 to 1993 as part of the Medium Frame Series. It features a 16 hp Vanguard 480cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49 inches, weighs 785 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16/6.50-8 front and 23/8.50-12 rear. It includes manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. Optional equipment includes a sleeve hitch. The PTO is independent with an electric clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front blade, and a 38" single-stage front snowblower.
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model1669
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 1669
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Vanguard 303447 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
| 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 | 2.68x2.60 inches 68 x 66 mm |
| Displacement | 480 cc 29.3 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 |
|---|---|
| Series | Medium Frame Series |
| Variants | 1669L hydraulic lift |
| Production years | 1990 - 1993 |
Dimensions
| 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 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Blade | 42" front-mount, 42 inches width 106 cm |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 38" front-mount, 38 inches width 96 cm, single-stage |
| 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 |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
