Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens H-16 1656

The Bolens H-16 1656 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1977 as part of the Tube Frame Series. It features a 16 horsepower Tecumseh HH160 453cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor uses an Eaton 10 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive with controlled traction differential lock, manual steering, and disc brakes. The open operator station provides ease of use. The tractor includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 42.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, 35 inch width, and 40 inch height, weighing 660 lbs. Tires are 16-6.50x8 front and 23-10.50x12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground with a 45 AH battery. Attachments available include a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck, 38 inch single-stage front-mount snowblower, 42 inch front-mount blade, and a Johnson 14 front-end loader with various specifications.
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ModelH-16 1656

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens H-16 1656

Engine
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement453 cc (27.66 ci)
Engine modelTecumseh HH160
Oil capacity1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesTube Frame Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1973 - 1977
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH45
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Differential lockcontrolled traction
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount
Front-end loaderJohnson 14 Loader, 350 lbs lift (158 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (50 cm), 76 inches height (193 cm), 54 inches clearance dumped (137 cm), 71 inches clearance level (180 cm), weight 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), loader type B185
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Generalhydrostatic
TransmissionEaton 10
Dimensions & Tires
Width35 inches (88 cm)
Height40 inches (101 cm)
Length62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire23-10.50x12
Wheelbase42.5 inches (107 cm)
Front tire16-6.50x8
Shipping weight660 lbs (299 kg)
Ground clearance7 inches (17 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Type3600