Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Cub Cadet 1782

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

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

Cub Cadet 1782

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
38.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1782 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1782

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
178217 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 1782 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G172 higher · +7.7 ci (+20%)
G17246.6 ci
178238.9 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; 1782 is in the 3rd · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 1782 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
17823
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 1782 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1782 higher · +75 lb (+7%)
G1721,056 lb
17821,131 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G172 is in the 2nd percentile; 1782 is in the 5th · 711 models

G172 (A)1782 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG1721782—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D640—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Cylinders23▲ 1782+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci38.9ci▲ G172+7.7 ci · +20%
Bore3.1in2.6in▲ G172+0.5 in · +19%
Stroke3.2in2.4in▲ G172+0.7 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Length76.4in78.3in▲ 1782+1.9 in · +2%
Width37.8in43.3in▲ 1782+5.5 in · +15%
Height46.9in47.2in▲ 1782+0.3 in · <1%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,131lb▲ 1782+75 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedDual disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Coolant1.1gal1gal▲ G172+0.1 gal · +10%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 1782Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

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 · 3rd percentile (38.9 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 · 5th percentile (1,131 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 4th percentile (78.3 in)
A · G172B · 1782Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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