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Bolens 3016G ST160 vs Bolens QT-17 1666

Verdict: Bolens 3016G ST160 vs Bolens QT-17 1666

The Bolens 3016G ST160 and the Bolens QT-17 1666 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens QT-17 1666 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Bolens 3016G ST160 is the lighter machine (218 kg vs 385 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 3016G ST160 is the newer design (1984 vs 1979). In short: choose the Bolens QT-17 1666 for outright pulling power, or the Bolens 3016G ST160 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 3016G ST160 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens QT-17 1666 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
3016G
gearReference
3016H
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
9.5 LReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Sparkplug
Chamption RBL15YReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Oil change
25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
218 kgReference
385 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.50-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.50-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-10Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
179 cmReference
Width
87 cmReference
76 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
114 cmReference
Shipping weight
218 kgReference
385 kgReference
Ground clearance
19 cmReference
Bolens 3016G attachments
3016G Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the tractor seat, on the left side.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Attachment overview
Bolens QT-17 attachments

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.

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