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 Simplicity 5216
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 5216
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 40.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 5
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 5216
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedQS-1616 hp
521616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
QS-16 is in the 36th percentile; 5216 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5216 higher · +4.3 ci (+12%)QS-1635.9 ci
521640.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; 5216 is in the 49th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 5216 higher · +1 (+100%)QS-161
52162
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; 5216 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ QS-16 higher · +446 lb (+111%)QS-16849 lb
5216403 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
QS-16 is in the 57th percentile; 5216 is in the 4th · 314 models
QS-16 (A)5216 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Simplicity | — |
| Model | QS-16 | 5216 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | K341 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 16hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ 5216+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 35.9ci | 40.2ci | ▲ 5216+4.3 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.7in | 3.4in | ▲ QS-16+0.3 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 2.2in | ▲ QS-16+1.1 in · +50% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 70.5in | 66.1in | ▲ QS-16+4.4 in · +7% |
| Width | 29.9in | 35in | ▲ 5216+5.1 in · +17% |
| Height | 44.9in | 40.9in | ▲ QS-16+4 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 849lb | 403lb | ▲ QS-16+446 lb · +111% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 2,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | 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 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens QS-16 | Simplicity 5216 | 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 · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 57th percentile (849 lb)B · 4th percentile (403 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 47th percentile (70.5 in)B · 17th percentile (66.1 in)
A · QS-16B · 5216Median Lawn and Garden Tractor