Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens QS-16 1660
The Bolens QS-16 1660 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1977 as part of the Q Series. It features a 16 hp Kohler K341 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand 15 shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and manual steering with disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional soft-side cab. Dimensions include a 48.5 inch wheelbase, 70.5 inch length, 30.25 inch width, and 45 inch height, weighing 850 lbs. It offers optional rear sleeve hitch and independent PTOs with electric clutch. Attachments include a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblowers, blades, front-end loader, and optional rear tiller.
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ModelQS-16 1660
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens QS-16 1660
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K341 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H10 |
| Air cleaner | paper element (Kohler 4708301) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 588 cc (35.89 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Series | Q Series |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Soft-side cab optional. |
| Production years | 1974 - 1977 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Attachments
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm) front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width single-stage front-mount, 46 inches width two-stage front-mount |
| Rear tiller | 33-inch rear tiller available with optional 8-inch extension |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 24 Loader with 500 lbs lift (226 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (50 cm), 76 inches height at pin (193 cm), 64 inches clearance dumped (162 cm), 71 inches clearance level (180 cm), weight 370 lbs (167 kg), bucket width 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm) cutting width |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand 15 |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 30.25 inches (76 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 70.5 inches (179 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.5 inches (123 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 850 lbs (385 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO | independent Optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |