Bolens G16YT vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens G16YT and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 5216 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1982 for the Bolens G16YT.
- The Bolens G16YT is heavier: 252 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Bolens G16YT has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens G16YT | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1984 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 252 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens G16YT or the Simplicity 5216?
The Bolens G16YT and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens G16YT or the Simplicity 5216?
The Simplicity 5216 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1982 for the Bolens G16YT.
Which is heavier, the Bolens G16YT or the Simplicity 5216?
The Bolens G16YT is heavier: 252 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens G16YT or the Simplicity 5216?
The Bolens G16YT has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".