
BolensModel A
Bolens G172
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Sub-Compact

Sub-Compact

Sub-Compact
How they compare
G172 is in the 15th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 15th · 816 models
G172 is in the 8th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 3rd · 757 models
G172 is in the 11th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 2nd · 802 models
G172 is in the 18th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 18th · 616 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Hinomoto | — |
| Model | G172 | MB-1500 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Toyosha | — |
| Model | KE 75 | TE-150 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,800RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ G172+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 38.4ci | ▲ G172+8.2 ci · +21% |
| Bore | 3.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Gear | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 74.8in | ▲ G172+1.6 in · +2% |
| Width | 37.8in | 41.7in | ▲ MB-1500+3.9 in · +10% |
| Height | 46.9in | 46.1in | ▲ G172+0.8 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 1,025lb | ▲ G172+31 lb · +3% |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Hinomoto MB-1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
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