Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs International Harvester D-217

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G172 specs
International Harvester D-217 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester D-217

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
74.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full D-217 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester D-217

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
D-21717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; D-217 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D-217 higher · +27.7 ci (+59%)
G17246.6 ci
D-21774.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; D-217 is in the 35th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1722
D-2172
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; D-217 is in the 11th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
D-2176
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; D-217 is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)D-217 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
ManufacturerBolensInternational Harvester—
ModelG172D-217—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiInternational Harvester—
ModelKE 75DD-74—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded1,900RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci74.3ci▲ D-217+27.7 ci · +59%
Bore3.1in3.4in▲ D-217+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke3.2in4in▲ D-217+0.9 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
Length76.4in105in▲ D-217+28.6 in · +37%
Width37.8in67.4in▲ D-217+29.6 in · +78%
Height46.9in55in▲ D-217+8.1 in · +17%
Operating Weight1,056lb2,350lb▲ D-217+1,294 lb · +123%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
Coolant1.1gal2.7gal▲ D-217+1.5 gal · +136%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172International Harvester D-217Difference
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 · 35th percentile (74.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 18th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 43rd percentile (2,350 lb)
A · G172B · D-217Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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