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Bolens DGT-1700 vs Bolens H16XT 1659

Verdict: Bolens DGT-1700 vs Bolens H16XT 1659

The Bolens DGT-1700 and the Bolens H16XT 1659 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens DGT-1700 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Bolens H16XT 1659 is the lighter machine (353 kg vs 465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens DGT-1700 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens DGT-1700 is the newer design (1988 vs 1981). In short: choose the Bolens DGT-1700 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 DGT-1700 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens H16XT 1659 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
42.48 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 70 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Mobilfluid 423Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaftReference
Engine RPM
2000@3600Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
465 kgReference
353 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
194 cmReference
179 cmReference
Width
97 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
121 cmReference
111 cmReference
Shipping weight
465 kgReference
Ground clearance
16 cmReference
17 cmReference
Bolens DGT-1700 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
53Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
G16XT
gearReference
H16XT
hydrostaticReference
Bolens H16XT 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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