Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens QS-16 vs Ford 1200

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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FordModel B

Ford 1200

Utility

power
16 hp
displacement
49.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
10
Full 1200 specs
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
FordFord 1200

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
QS-1616 hp
120016 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

QS-16 is in the 36th percentile; 1200 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1200 higher · +13.2 ci (+37%)
QS-1635.9 ci
120049.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; 1200 is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1200 higher · +1 (+100%)
QS-161
12002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; 1200 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1200 higher · +495 lb (+58%)
QS-16849 lb
12001,344 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

QS-16 is in the 57th percentile; 1200 is in the 73rd · 314 models

QS-16 (A)1200 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
ManufacturerBolensFord
ModelQS-161200
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility

Engine

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
ManufacturerKohlerShibaura
ModelK341LEK802D
Power Output16hp16hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,700RPMQS-16+900 RPM · +33%
Cylinders121200+1 · +100%
Displacement35.9ci49.1ci1200+13.2 ci · +37%
Bore3.7in3.2inQS-16+0.6 in · +19%
Stroke3.3in3.2inQS-16+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
Length70.5in94.9in1200+24.4 in · +35%
Width29.9in42.2in1200+12.3 in · +41%
Height44.9in79in1200+34.1 in · +76%
Operating Weight849lb1,344lb1200+495 lb · +58%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
System TypeNot recordedLive
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
TypeIndependentRear, transmission
Speed 12,000rpm540rpmQS-16+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryCategory 0I
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear
Hitch CapacityNot recorded881lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type2WD4WD
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential mechanical drum

Electrical

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.1gal

Operator Station

SpecBolens QS-16Ford 1200Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded

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 · 73rd percentile (49.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 57th percentile (849 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,344 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 47th percentile (70.5 in)B · 85th percentile (94.9 in)
A · QS-16B · 1200Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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