Bolens 966 vs Simplicity 16LTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 966 and the Simplicity 16LTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Bolens 966 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 16LTH.
- The Simplicity 16LTH has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 966 | Simplicity 16LTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1993 | 1990–1993 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 206 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 966 or the Simplicity 16LTH?
The Bolens 966 and the Simplicity 16LTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 966 or the Simplicity 16LTH?
The Bolens 966 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 16LTH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 966 or the Simplicity 16LTH?
The Simplicity 16LTH has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

