Bolens lawn tractors

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
Typegasoline
ModelVanguard 303447
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.5 gal 13.2 L
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion J-8
Air cleanerdry with foam precleaner
Bore/Stroke2.68x2.60 inches 68 x 66 mm
Displacement480 cc 29.3 ci
Oil capacity1.75 qts 1.7 L
Power (gross)16 hp 11.9 kW
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesMedium Frame Series
Variants1669L hydraulic lift
Production years1990 - 1993
Dimensions
Width36.25 inches 92 cm
Height44 inches 111 cm
Length70.75 inches 179 cm
Weight785 lbs 356 kg
Rear tire23/8.50-12
Wheelbase49 inches 124 cm
Front tire16/6.50-8
Ground clearance7 inches 17 cm
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade42" front-mount, 42 inches width 106 cm
Snowblower38" front-mount, 38 inches width 96 cm, single-stage
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches 106 cm, 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches 121 cm, 3-blade
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelEaton 11
Oil typeSAE 20, SAE 30
Oil capacity8 qts 7.6 L
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent