Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens QS-16 vs Cub Cadet 2166

Bolens QS-16 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens QS-16

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
35.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full QS-16 specs
Cub Cadet 2166 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 2166

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
26 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2166 specs
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2166

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
QS-1616 hp
216616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

QS-16 is in the 36th percentile; 2166 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ QS-16 higher · +9.9 ci (+38%)
QS-1635.9 ci
216626 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; 2166 is in the 17th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
QS-161
21661
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; 2166 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ QS-16 higher · +111 lb (+15%)
QS-16849 lb
2166738 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

QS-16 is in the 57th percentile; 2166 is in the 50th · 314 models

QS-16 (A)2166 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelQS-162166—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelK341Command PRO—
Power Output16hp16hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders11Same
Displacement35.9ci26ci▲ QS-16+9.9 ci · +38%
Bore3.7in3.5in▲ QS-16+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.3in2.6in▲ QS-16+0.7 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
Length70.5in71.7in▲ 2166+1.2 in · +2%
Width29.9in51in▲ 2166+21.1 in · +71%
Height44.9in41.7in▲ QS-16+3.2 in · +8%
Operating Weight849lb738lb▲ QS-16+111 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electric clutch—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 2166Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)B · 17th percentile (26 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 57th percentile (849 lb)B · 50th percentile (738 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 47th percentile (70.5 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · QS-16B · 2166Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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