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Lawn Tractor · 1979Unverified
Bolens G16XL 1661
Bolens G16XL 1661 — Medium Frame XL Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Bolens G16XL 1661 lawn tractor model has a rating of approximately 16 horsepower, placing it in the mid-range of its class. This model was manufactured from 1979 to 1981. It features a 1-cylinder petrol engine, a two-wheel drive system and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 367 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
16 hp
Weight
367 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
48 rows
Recorded power
16 hp
Recorded weight
367 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1979-1981
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerBolensReference
Garden tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station. Vinyl soft-side cab optional.Reference
Variants
G16XLgear driveReference
H16XLhydrostaticReference
Engine
16HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank6.1 LReference
Tecumseh OH160Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement27.66 ciReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM3600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerlessReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase124 cmReference
Weight367 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Shipping weight367 kgReference
Ground clearance17 cmReference
Bolens G16XL attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH45Reference
Questions
I have a 1979 bolens GT16XL. I would like to know all the belt sizes so I can replace them all. The transmission belt is 1729716 and the PTO is 1726701.Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
