Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Cub Cadet 1170

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G172 specs
Cub Cadet 1170 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1170

Lawn and Garden

power
17.5 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1170 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1170

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 711–816

Engine Power

▲ 1170 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
G17217 hp
117017.5 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 1170 is in the 16th · 816 models

Cylinders

▲ G172 higher · +1 (+100%)
G1722
11701
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 1170 is in the 2nd · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1170 higher · +24 lb (+2%)
G1721,056 lb
11701,080 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G172 is in the 2nd percentile; 1170 is in the 3rd · 711 models

G172 (A)1170 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG1721170—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelKE 75Not recorded—
Power Output17hp17.5hp▲ 1170+0.5 hp · +3%
Cylinders21▲ G172+1 · +100%
Displacement46.6ciNot recorded—
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke3.2inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearBelt-driven CVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Length76.4inNot recorded—
Width37.8inNot recorded—
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,056lb1,080lb▲ 1170+24 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1170Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 16th percentile (17.5 hp)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 2nd percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 3rd percentile (1,080 lb)
A · G172B · 1170Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageCub Cadet 1170