Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens QS-16 vs Farmall Super A

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
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FarmallModel B

Farmall Super A

Row Crop

power
16 hp
displacement
113 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full Super A specs
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
FarmallFarmall Super A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
QS-1616 hp
Super A16 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Super A higher · +77.1 ci (+215%)
QS-1635.9 ci
Super A113 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; Super A is in the 93rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Super A higher · +3 (+300%)
QS-161
Super A4
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; Super A is in the 97th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Super A higher · +1,551 lb (+183%)
QS-16849 lb
Super A2,400 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

QS-16 is in the 57th percentile; Super A is in the 90th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
ManufacturerBolensFarmall—
ModelQS-16Super A—
CategoryLawn and GardenRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
ManufacturerKohlerInternational Harvester—
ModelK341C113—
Power Output16hp16hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM1,400RPM▲ QS-16+2,200 RPM · +157%
Cylinders14▲ Super A+3 · +300%
Displacement35.9ci113ci▲ Super A+77.1 ci · +215%
Bore3.7in3in▲ QS-16+0.7 in · +23%
Stroke3.3in4in▲ Super A+0.7 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
TypeHydrostaticSliding Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
Length70.5in107in▲ Super A+36.5 in · +52%
Width29.9in55.8in▲ Super A+25.9 in · +87%
Height44.9in81.8in▲ Super A+36.9 in · +82%
Operating Weight849lb2,400lb▲ Super A+1,551 lb · +183%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
System TypeNot recordedIH Touch-Control—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
TypeIndependentTransmission—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ QS-16+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedMid-mount Touch Control rockshaft—
Hitch CategoryCategory 0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 (2WD)—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential mechanical contracting band—

Electrical

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
CoolantNot recorded3.3gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens QS-16Farmall Super ADifference
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 · 93rd percentile (113 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 97th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 57th percentile (849 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,400 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 47th percentile (70.5 in)B · 92nd percentile (107 in)
A · QS-16B · Super AMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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