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Bolens 1700H 5017H vs Bolens H16XT 1659
Verdict: Bolens 1700H 5017H vs Bolens H16XT 1659
The Bolens 1700H 5017H and the Bolens H16XT 1659 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens 1700H 5017H leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Bolens 1700H 5017H is the newer design (1983 vs 1981). In short: choose the Bolens 1700H 5017H for outright pulling power, or the Bolens H16XT 1659 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Engine
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Weight
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353 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Length
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179 cmReference
Width
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92 cmReference
Height
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111 cmReference
Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Bolens 1700H attachments
Attachment overview
Variants
G16XT
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gearReference
H16XT
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hydrostaticReference
Bolens H16XT attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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53Reference
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.