BolensModel A
Bolens G172
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Bolens G172 vs John Deere B
John DeereModel B
John Deere B
Row Crop
- power
- 16.1 hp
- displacement
- 175 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 3
BolensBolens G172
vs
John DeereJohn Deere B
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ G172 higher · +0.9 hp (+6%)G17217 hp
B16.1 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; B is in the 13th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B higher · +128 ci (+276%)G17246.6 ci
B175 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; B is in the 91st · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG1722
B2
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; B is in the 11th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ G172 higher · +3 (+100%)G1726
B3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G172 is in the 18th percentile; B is in the 1st · 616 models
G172 (A)B (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | John Deere | — |
| Model | G172 | B | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | John Deere | — |
| Model | KE 75 | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16.1hp | ▲ G172+0.9 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 975RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 175ci | ▲ B+128 ci · +276% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 4.5in | ▲ B+1.4 in · +45% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 5.5in | ▲ B+2.4 in · +77% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 125in | ▲ B+48.6 in · +64% |
| Width | 37.8in | 83.5in | ▲ B+45.7 in · +121% |
| Height | 46.9in | 83in | ▲ B+36.1 in · +77% |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 90in | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 3,723lb | ▲ B+2,667 lb · +253% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Power Lift | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Hand-crank | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | 6.3gal | ▲ B+5.2 gal · +473% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G172 | John Deere B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 13th percentile (16.1 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 91st percentile (175 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 11th percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 1st percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 71st percentile (3,723 lb)
A · G172B · BMedian Sub-Compact Tractor