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Bolens DGT-1700 vs Bolens QT-17 1666
Verdict: Bolens DGT-1700 vs Bolens QT-17 1666
The Bolens DGT-1700 and the Bolens QT-17 1666 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Bolens QT-17 1666 is the lighter machine (385 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 is the newer design (1988 vs 1979). 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
42.48 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
9.5 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
25 hReference
Air cleaner
—
paper elementReference
Sparkplug
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Chamption RBL15YReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Mobilfluid 423Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaftReference
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Engine RPM
2000@3600Reference
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Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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2000Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
465 kgReference
385 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
76 cmReference
Height
121 cmReference
114 cmReference
Shipping weight
465 kgReference
385 kgReference
Ground clearance
16 cmReference
19 cmReference
Bolens DGT-1700 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.