Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Bolens H1704

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G172 specs
Bolens H1704 Tractor
BolensModel B

Bolens H1704

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
51.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full H1704 specs
BolensBolens G172
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BolensBolens H1704

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
H170417 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; H1704 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +5.1 ci (+11%)
G17246.6 ci
H170451.7 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; H1704 is in the 10th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
H17043
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; H1704 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +212 lb (+20%)
G1721,056 lb
H17041,268 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G172 is in the 2nd percentile; H1704 is in the 9th · 711 models

G172 (A)H1704 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
ManufacturerBolensBolensSame
ModelG172H1704—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiIseki—
ModelKE 75Mitsubishi K3B—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci51.7ci▲ H1704+5.1 ci · +11%
Bore3.1in2.7in▲ G172+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.2in3.1inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
Length76.4in76.8in▲ H1704+0.4 in · <1%
Width37.8in45in▲ H1704+7.2 in · +19%
Height46.9in66in▲ H1704+19.1 in · +41%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,268lb▲ H1704+212 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
Coolant1.1gal1.1galSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Bolens H1704Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen center—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)
A · G172B · H1704Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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