Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Iseki TM217

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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IsekiModel B

Iseki TM217

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
61.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full TM217 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
IsekiIseki TM217

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
TM21717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; TM217 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TM217 higher · +14.8 ci (+32%)
G17246.6 ci
TM21761.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; TM217 is in the 24th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ TM217 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
TM2173
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; TM217 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
TM2176
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; TM217 is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)TM217 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
ManufacturerBolensIseki—
ModelG172TM217—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiIseki—
ModelKE 75E3100—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,500RPM—
Cylinders23▲ TM217+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci61.4ci▲ TM217+14.8 ci · +32%
Bore3.1in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke3.2in3.1inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
Length76.4in87.2in▲ TM217+10.8 in · +14%
Width37.8in46.9in▲ TM217+9.1 in · +24%
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,056lb1,345lb▲ TM217+289 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power steering—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power steering—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Iseki TM217Difference
Coolant1.1gal1.4gal▲ TM217+0.3 gal · +27%

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 · 24th percentile (61.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

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 · 14th percentile (1,345 lb)
A · G172B · TM217Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageIseki TM217