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Bolens 3016G ST160 vs Bolens FS 966
Verdict: Bolens 3016G ST160 vs Bolens FS 966
The Bolens 3016G ST160 and the Bolens FS 966 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Bolens FS 966 is the newer design (1991 vs 1984). 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
StigaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Distributor
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BolensReference
Variants
3016G
gearReference
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3016H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
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Displacement
40 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Weight
218 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.50-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.50-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-10Reference
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Length
175 cmReference
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Width
87 cmReference
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Height
107 cmReference
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Shipping weight
218 kgReference
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Bolens 3016G attachments
3016G Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the tractor seat, on the left side.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
45Reference
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Attachment overview
Bolens 966 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.


