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Bolens 1669 vs Bolens H-16 1656
Verdict: Bolens 1669 vs Bolens H-16 1656
The Bolens 1669 and the Bolens H-16 1656 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Bolens H-16 1656 is the lighter machine (299 kg vs 356 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 1669 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 1669 is the newer design (1990 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Differential lock
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controlled tractionReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
1669L
hydraulic liftReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
27.66 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
89 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam precleanerReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
1.5 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Eaton 10Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 30Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
107 cmReference
Weight
356 kgReference
299 kgReference
Front tire
16/6.50-8Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
23/8.50-12Reference
23-10.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16/6.50-8Reference
16-6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23/8.50-12Reference
23-10.50x12Reference
Length
179 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
101 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
17 cmReference
Shipping weight
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299 kgReference
Bolens 1669 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
Bolens H-16 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.