Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota B1-16

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G172 specs
Kubota B1-16 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota B1-16

Utility

power
16.5 hp
displacement
56.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full B1-16 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota B1-16

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
G17217 hp
B1-1616.5 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; B1-16 is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1-16 higher · +10 ci (+21%)
G17246.6 ci
B1-1656.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; B1-16 is in the 15th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ B1-16 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
B1-163
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; B1-16 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ B1-16 higher · +6 (+100%)
G1726
B1-1612
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; B1-16 is in the 73rd · 616 models

G172 (A)B1-16 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172B1-16—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D950—
Power Output17hp16.5hp▲ G172+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B1-16+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci56.6ci▲ B1-16+10 ci · +21%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearUnsynchronized gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Length76.4in91.3in▲ B1-16+14.9 in · +20%
Width37.8in45.3in▲ B1-16+7.5 in · +20%
Height46.9in48.6in▲ B1-16+1.7 in · +4%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,422lb▲ B1-16+366 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 0—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1-16Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 14th percentile (16.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 15th percentile (56.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 16th percentile (1,422 lb)
A · G172B · B1-16Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota B1-16