Compare/Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens H16XL 1658

Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens H16XL 1658

Verdict: Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens H16XL 1658

The Bolens FS 966 and the Bolens H16XL 1658 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 1978). 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

1-cylinderReference

Engine

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

27.66 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

89 x 73 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

6.1 LReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Eaton 11Reference

Bolens 966 attachments

42" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Variants

G16XL

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gear driveReference

H16XL

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hydrostaticReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electricReference

Front PTO Type

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3600 (pulley)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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124 cmReference

Weight

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367 kgReference

Front tire

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16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

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23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23x10.50-12Reference

Length

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179 cmReference

Shipping weight

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367 kgReference

Ground clearance

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17 cmReference

Bolens H16XL 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.