Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens H16XL 1658

The Bolens H16XL is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the Medium Frame XL Series. It features a 16 hp Tecumseh OH160 453cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a shaft-driven hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station with an optional vinyl soft-side cab. Dimensions include a 49 inch wheelbase, 70.75 inch length, and a shipping weight of 810 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. It includes a sleeve hitch and an independent front PTO with electric clutch and 3600 pulley type. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground with a 45 AH battery. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 38" front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
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ModelH16XL

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens H16XL 1658

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh OH160
Power16 hp
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Power (kW)11.9 kW
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.875 inches
Displacement453 cc
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)89 x 73 mm
Displacement (ci)27.66 ci
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SeriesMedium Frame XL Series
CategoryGarden tractor
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Vinyl soft-side cab optional.
Production years1978 - 1979
Dimensions
Length70.75 inches
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase49 inches
Front tire16x6.50-8
Length (cm)179 cm
Wheelbase (cm)124 cm
Shipping weight810 lbs
Ground clearance7 inches
Shipping weight (kg)367 kg
Ground clearance (cm)17 cm
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH45
Battery volts12
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade42 inches width, front-mount
Snowblower38 inches width, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelEaton 11
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Type3600 (pulley)