Bolens 960 vs Homelite lawn tractors T-16S
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 960 is more powerful than the Homelite lawn tractors T-16S: 18 HP versus 16 HP (+2 HP, +13%).
- The Homelite lawn tractors T-16S is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1966 for the Bolens 960.
- The Bolens 960 has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 960 | Homelite lawn tractors T-16S | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1975 | 1973 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 694 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Shuttle |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | 259 cm | 177 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 72" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 960 or the Homelite lawn tractors T-16S?
The Bolens 960 is more powerful than the Homelite lawn tractors T-16S: 18 HP versus 16 HP (+2 HP, +13%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 960 or the Homelite lawn tractors T-16S?
The Homelite lawn tractors T-16S is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1966 for the Bolens 960.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 960 or the Homelite lawn tractors T-16S?
The Bolens 960 has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 42".

