Bolens QS-16

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Bolens QS-16 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1974 to 1977. It's great for small yards and gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to use for most people.

The QS-16 is powered by a Kohler K341 engine. This engine has one cylinder, runs on gasoline, and is air-cooled to keep it from getting too hot. It produces 16 horsepower, which is about average for tractors in its class. The engine size is also average compared to similar tractors. The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission, which means you can change speeds smoothly without stopping. It has lawn tires on both front and back, perfect for driving on grass without damaging it. The QS-16 is small, measuring 70.5 inches long, 29.9 inches wide, and 44.9 inches tall. It weighs 849 pounds, which is above average for its size.

This Bolens tractor comes with some useful features. It has an open operator station, so you can easily get on and off. The electric starter makes it simple to turn on, and disc brakes help you stop safely. It has a PTO (Power Take-Off) system that runs at 2000 rpm, letting you use different tools with the tractor. The QS-16 also has a 12-volt battery and can be fitted with an optional hitch for pulling small trailers or attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 849 lb (385 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Bolens QS-16 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Bolens QS-16 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Bolens QS-16 is Above Average. It is greater than 79% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Bolens QS-16 is Average. It is greater than 41% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Bolens QS-16 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
K341
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
1
Displacement
36 ci (0.6 L)
Bore
3.74 in (95.0 mm)
Stroke
3.27 in (83.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Disc