BolensModel A
Bolens G172
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Bolens G172 vs Cub Cadet 1720
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1720
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens G172
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1720
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
172017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; 1720 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G172 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)G17246.6 ci
172042.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; 1720 is in the 5th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG1722
17202
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; 1720 is in the 11th · 802 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1720 higher · +3,155 lb (+299%)G1721,056 lb
17204,211 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb
G172 is in the 2nd percentile; 1720 is in the 83rd · 711 models
G172 (A)1720 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | G172 | 1720 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Kohler | — |
| Model | KE 75 | MV18 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 42.2ci | ▲ G172+4.4 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 2.8in | ▲ G172+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 68.1in | ▲ G172+8.3 in · +12% |
| Width | 37.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 4,211lb | ▲ 1720+3,155 lb · +299% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Cub Cadet 1720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 11th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 83rd percentile (4,211 lb)
Length
median 113 inA · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 2nd percentile (68.1 in)
A · G172B · 1720Median Sub-Compact Tractor