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 Shibaura SL1603
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ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SL1603
Utility
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 58 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 10
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
ShibauraShibaura SL1603
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedQS-1616 hp
SL160316 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
QS-16 is in the 36th percentile; SL1603 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ SL1603 higher · +22.1 ci (+62%)QS-1635.9 ci
SL160358 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; SL1603 is in the 79th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ SL1603 higher · +2 (+200%)QS-161
SL16033
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; SL1603 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ SL1603 higher · +519 lb (+61%)QS-16849 lb
SL16031,368 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
QS-16 is in the 57th percentile; SL1603 is in the 73rd · 314 models
QS-16 (A)SL1603 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Shibaura | — |
| Model | QS-16 | SL1603 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Shibaura | — |
| Model | K341 | K713 | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 16hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ QS-16+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 | ▲ SL1603+2 · +200% |
| Displacement | 35.9ci | 58ci | ▲ SL1603+22.1 ci · +62% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 2.8in | ▲ QS-16+0.9 in · +32% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.2in | ▲ QS-16+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 70.5in | 85in | ▲ SL1603+14.5 in · +21% |
| Width | 29.9in | 41in | ▲ SL1603+11.1 in · +37% |
| Height | 44.9in | 68in | ▲ SL1603+23.1 in · +51% |
| Operating Weight | 849lb | 1,368lb | ▲ SL1603+519 lb · +61% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 2,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Shibaura SL1603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
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 · 79th percentile (58 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 57th percentile (849 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,368 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 47th percentile (70.5 in)B · 80th percentile (85 in)
A · QS-16B · SL1603Median Lawn and Garden Tractor