Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens QT-16 1666
The Bolens QT-16 1666 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1978 as part of the Q Series. It features a 16 hp Onan BF-MS 659cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission providing infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.5 inches and weighs 850 lbs. It includes manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station with an optional soft-side cab. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and flywheel alternator charging system. Optional features include a rear sleeve hitch and independent rear PTO. Attachments available include a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblowers, blades, front-end loader, and a rear tiller with extension options.
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ModelQT-16 1666
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens QT-16 1666
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Onan BF-MS |
| Cooling | air-cooled Horizontal-shaft opposed twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H8 |
| Air cleaner | paper element (B140-1216) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.625 inches (79 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 659 cc (40.25 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Overview
| Series | Q Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Horsepower | 16.0 hp |
| Production years | 1973 - 1978 |
Dimensions
| 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) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Soft-side cab optional. |
Attachments
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm) front-mount Bolens |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm) single-stage front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm) two-stage front-mount |
| Rear tiller | 33-inch rear tiller available with optional 8-inch extension |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 24 Loader, 500 lbs lift (226 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (50 cm), 76 inches height (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), loader type B205 |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Bolens |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Transmission | Sundstrand 15 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO | independent Optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |