Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs John Deere 40

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 40

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
101 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
4
Full 40 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 40

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
G17217 hp
4016.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 40 is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 40 higher · +54.4 ci (+117%)
G17246.6 ci
40101 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; 40 is in the 58th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1722
402
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 40 is in the 11th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G172 higher · +2 (+50%)
G1726
404
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; 40 is in the 2nd · 616 models

G172 (A)40 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere
ModelG17240
CategorySub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiJohn Deere
ModelKE 75Not recorded
Power Output17hp16.8hpG172+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded1,850RPM
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci101ci40+54.4 ci · +117%
Bore3.1in4in40+0.9 in · +29%
Stroke3.2in4in40+0.9 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Length76.4in131in40+54.6 in · +71%
Width37.8in89.8in40+52 in · +138%
Height46.9in58.8in40+11.9 in · +25%
Operating Weight1,056lbNot recorded

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission PTO
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Electrical

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric

Capacities

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
Coolant1.1gal3.5gal40+2.4 gal · +218%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172John Deere 40Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 14th percentile (16.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 58th percentile (101 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 2nd percentile (4)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 81st percentile (131 in)
A · G172B · 40Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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