Compare/Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens H-16 1656

Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens H-16 1656

Verdict: Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens H-16 1656

The Bolens FS 966 and the Bolens H-16 1656 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 1973). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

BolensReference

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Manufacturer

StigaReference

BolensReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Differential lock

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controlled tractionReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

27.66 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

89 x 73 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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4.7 LReference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Oil capacity

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1.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Eaton 10Reference

Bolens 966 attachments

42" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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mechanicalReference

Front PTO Type

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3600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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107 cmReference

Weight

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299 kgReference

Front tire

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16-6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

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23-10.50x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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16-6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23-10.50x12Reference

Length

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158 cmReference

Width

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88 cmReference

Height

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101 cmReference

Shipping weight

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299 kgReference

Ground clearance

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17 cmReference

Bolens H-16 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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45Reference

Attachment overview

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.