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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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens H16XL 1658
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh OH160 |
| Power | 16 hp |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Power (kW) | 11.9 kW |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.875 inches |
| Displacement | 453 cc |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 89 x 73 mm |
| Displacement (ci) | 27.66 ci |
Overview
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Series | Medium Frame XL Series |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Vinyl soft-side cab optional. |
| Production years | 1978 - 1979 |
Dimensions
| Length | 70.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Length (cm) | 179 cm |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 124 cm |
| Shipping weight | 810 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches |
| Shipping weight (kg) | 367 kg |
| Ground clearance (cm) | 17 cm |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 45 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42 inches width, front-mount |
| Snowblower | 38 inches width, front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 (pulley) |
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