Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Cub Cadet 782

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 782

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 782 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 782

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
78217 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 782 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G172 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)
G17246.6 ci
78242.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; 782 is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1722
7822
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 782 is in the 11th · 802 models

Length

▲ G172 higher · +4.7 in (+7%)
G17276.4 in
78271.7 in
Median Sub-Compact Tractor113 in

G172 is in the 3rd percentile; 782 is in the 2nd · 669 models

G172 (A)782 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG172782—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKohler—
ModelKE 75KT17—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci42.2ci▲ G172+4.4 ci · +10%
Bore3.1in3.1inSame
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Length76.4in71.7in▲ G172+4.7 in · +7%
Width37.8in37.4in▲ G172+0.4 in · +1%
Height46.9in42.9in▲ G172+4 in · +9%
Operating Weight1,056lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with Electric Clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve Hitch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedIntegral Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Cub Cadet 782Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

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 · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 2nd percentile (71.7 in)

Width

median 50.7 in
A · 7th percentile (37.8 in)B · 6th percentile (37.4 in)
A · G172B · 782Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageCub Cadet 782