Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens G16X1 1663

The Bolens G16X1 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1983 as part of the Medium Frame Series. It features a 16 hp Tecumseh OH160 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor has a Peerless belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and band brakes. It includes an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The G16X1 has a wheelbase of 49 inches, weighs 703 lbs, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 53 AH battery and negative ground. PTO is mid-mounted, independent with an electric clutch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 38" single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. The G16X1 succeeded the Bolens G16XL model.
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ModelG16X1

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens G16X1 1663

PTO
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent
Hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional)
Power
Power16.0 hp
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh OH160
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.6 gal (6.1 L)
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement453 cc (27.66 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesBand brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width36.25 inches (92 cm)
Height44 inches (111 cm)
Length70.75 inches (179 cm)
Weight703 lbs (318 kg)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase49 inches (124 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Ground clearance7 inches (17 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH53
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesMedium Frame Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1982 - 1983
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
BrandPeerless
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse