BolensModel A
Bolens QS-16
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 35.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens QS-16 vs MTD 960
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
MTDMTD 960
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedQS-1616 hp
96016 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
QS-16 is in the 36th percentile; 960 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ QS-16 higher · +3.5 ci (+11%)QS-1635.9 ci
96032.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; 960 is in the 30th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedQS-161
9601
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; 960 is in the 17th · 376 models
QS-16 (A)960 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | MTD | — |
| Model | QS-16 | 960 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | K341 | 326000 | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 16hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 35.9ci | 32.4ci | ▲ QS-16+3.5 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.5in | ▲ QS-16+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 70.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 29.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 44.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 849lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with manual clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 2,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 0 | Category 0 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | MTD 960 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)B · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
A · QS-16B · 960Median Lawn and Garden Tractor