Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota A-17

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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KubotaModel B

Kubota A-17

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full A-17 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota A-17

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
G17217 hp
A-1716.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; A-17 is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A-17 higher · +14.5 ci (+31%)
G17246.6 ci
A-1761.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; A-17 is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ A-17 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
A-173
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; A-17 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
A-176
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; A-17 is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)A-17 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172A-17—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D1005—
Power Output17hp16.8hp▲ G172+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ A-17+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci61.1ci▲ A-17+14.5 ci · +31%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Length76.4in99.6in▲ A-17+23.2 in · +30%
Width37.8in40.9in▲ A-17+3.1 in · +8%
Height46.9in49.2in▲ A-17+2.3 in · +5%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,455lb▲ A-17+399 lb · +38%

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota A-17Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

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 · 21st percentile (61.1 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 · 19th percentile (1,455 lb)
A · G172B · A-17Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota A-17