Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Honda HF2417

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G172 specs
Honda HF2417 Tractor
HondaModel B

Honda HF2417

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
32.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HF2417 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
HondaHonda HF2417

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 625–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
HF241717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; HF2417 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G172 higher · +14.3 ci (+44%)
G17246.6 ci
HF241732.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; HF2417 is in the 2nd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1722
HF24172
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; HF2417 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G172 higher · +549 lb (+108%)
G1721,056 lb
HF2417507 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G172 is in the 2nd percentile; HF2417 is in the 1st · 711 models

G172 (A)HF2417 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
ManufacturerBolensHonda—
ModelG172HF2417—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiHonda—
ModelKE 75GCV530—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,800RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci32.3ci▲ G172+14.3 ci · +44%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.2in▲ G172+0.9 in · +41%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
Length76.4in73.2in▲ G172+3.2 in · +4%
Width37.8inNot recorded—
Height46.9in44.1in▲ G172+2.8 in · +6%
Operating Weight1,056lb507lb▲ G172+549 lb · +108%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
TypeNot recordedMiddle Independent with electromagnetic clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Honda HF2417Difference
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 · 2nd percentile (32.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 1st percentile (507 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 2nd percentile (73.2 in)
A · G172B · HF2417Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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