Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Ford 1220

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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FordModel B

Ford 1220

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1220 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
FordFord 1220

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
122017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 1220 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1220 higher · +11.6 ci (+25%)
G17246.6 ci
122058.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; 1220 is in the 17th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 1220 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
12203
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 1220 is in the 50th · 802 models

Length

▲ 1220 higher · +29.6 in (+39%)
G17276.4 in
1220106 in
Median Sub-Compact Tractor113 in

G172 is in the 3rd percentile; 1220 is in the 40th · 669 models

G172 (A)1220 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
ManufacturerBolensFord
ModelG1721220
CategorySub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiShibaura
ModelKE 75S753
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,500RPM
Cylinders231220+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci58.2ci1220+11.6 ci · +25%
Bore3.1in3inG172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.8inG172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
Length76.4in106in1220+29.6 in · +39%
Width37.8in40.9in1220+3.1 in · +8%
Height46.9in80.1in1220+33.2 in · +71%
Operating Weight1,056lbNot recorded

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower
Brake TypeNot recordedExpanding shoe

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Ford 1220Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen Operator Station with two-post ROPS

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 · 17th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 40th percentile (106 in)

Width

median 50.7 in
A · 7th percentile (37.8 in)B · 14th percentile (40.9 in)
A · G172B · 1220Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageFord 1220