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Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens QS-16 1660
Verdict: Bolens FS 966 vs Bolens QS-16 1660
The Bolens FS 966 and the Bolens QS-16 1660 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 1974). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
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
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
35.89 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
95 x 83 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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paper element (Kohler 4708301)Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
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9.5 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Sundstrand 15Reference
Bolens 966 attachments
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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2000Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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123 cmReference
Weight
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385 kgReference
Length
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179 cmReference
Width
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76 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
Shipping weight
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385 kgReference
Ground clearance
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19 cmReference
Bolens QS-16 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
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.