Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens QT-17 1666
The Bolens QT-17 1666 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1983 as part of the Q Series. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a shaft-driven hydrostatic Eaton 11 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor offers an open operator station with an optional soft-side cab. It includes optional rear and mid PTOs with electric clutch, and optional rear hitch. Dimensions include a 48.5 inch wheelbase, 70.5 inch length, and 850 lbs shipping weight. Tires are lawn/turf type with 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear sizes. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with flywheel alternator charging at 15 amps. Attachments available include 48" and 54" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and an optional rear tiller with extension.
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ModelQT-17 1666
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens QT-17 1666
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Power
| Horsepower | 17.0 hp |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler KT17 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Chamption RBL15Y |
| Air cleaner | paper element (Kohler 4708301) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
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 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Q Series |
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years produced | 1979 - 1983 |
Attachments
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm) front-mount |
|---|---|
| Additional | A 33-inch rear tiller was available with optional 8-inch extension. |
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm) single-stage front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm) two-stage front-mount |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 11 |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
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Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Soft-side cab optional. |
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