Bolens QS-16 vs Cub Cadet 169

Specification	Bolens QS-16Garden and Lawn Tractors	Cub Cadet 169Garden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main Category	Garden and Lawn Care Tractors	Garden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor Type	Garden Tractor	Garden Tractor
Horsepower	11.9 kW (16.0 HP)	11.9 kW (16.0 HP)
Weight	385.0 kg (848.8 lbs)	—
Transmission Type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
Length	179.0 cm (70.5 in.)	175.0 cm (68.9 in.)
Years Made	1974-1977	1974
Engine Model	Kohler K341	Kohler K341AS
Engine Type	4-stroke, air-cooled, inline	4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	588 cc (35.9 cu in.)	588 cc (35.9 cu in.)
Bore	9.50 cm (3.74 in.)	9.53 cm (3.75 in.)
Stroke	8.31 cm (3.27 in.)	8.26 cm (3.25 in.)
Rear PTO Type	Independent	—
Rear PTO Speed	2000 RPM	—
Middle PTO Type	Independent with electric clutch	—
Rated RPM	3600 RPM	3600 RPM
Spark Plug	Champion H10	Champion H-10
Battery	12 V	12 V
Starter	Electric	Electric
Height	114.0 cm (44.9 in.)	104.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 40.9 in.)
Width	76.0 cm (29.9 in.)	—
Ground Clearance	19.0 cm (7.5 in.)	15.0 cm (5.9 in.)
Oil Capacity	1.4 l (0.4 gal)	1.4 l (0.4 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity	9.5 l (2.5 gal)	6.6 l (1.7 gal)
Transmission Model	Sundstrand 15	—
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse	Infinite forward and reverse
Chassis	4×2 2WD	4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed	6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH)	6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH)
Brakes	Disc	Mechanical disc
Drawbar Category	0	Sleeve hitch
Cabin Type	Open operator station or Soft-side cab	Open operator station
Steering Type	Manual	Manual
Front Tires	Lawn/turf:	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear Tires	Lawn/turf:	Lawn/turf: 23×10.5-12
Front PTO Type	—	Independent with mechanical clutch
Wheelbase	—	111.0 cm (43.7 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	7.6 l (2.0 gal)

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.