| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Bolens |
| Garden tractor | |
| Bolens G16XL Engine | |
| 16HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 1.6 gal 6.1 L |
| Bolens G16XL Transmission | |
| 4-speed gear | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Mechanical band brakes | |
| Open operator station. Vinyl soft-side cab optional. |
| Photos | |
| No photos of the Bolens G16XL are currently available. To submit yours, email it to Peter@TractorData.com. Photos may only be used with the permission of the original photographer. | |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Type | sleeve hitch |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches 124 cm |
| Weight | 810 lbs 367 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Bolens G16XL attachments | |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | |
| snowblower | |
| blade | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 45 |
| Questions | |
| I have a 1979 bolens GT16XL. I would like to know all the belt sizes so I can replace them all.
The transmission belt is 1729716 and the PTO is 1726701. | |
| Email: Peter@TractorData.com |
| References | |
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| Lawn Machines published in 1981, by Bolens |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on April 14, 2025 |