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 Kubota B1550
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KubotaModel B
Kubota B1550
Utility
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 52.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota B1550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
B155017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; B1550 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ B1550 higher · +5.6 ci (+12%)G17246.6 ci
B155052.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; B1550 is in the 11th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ B1550 higher · +1 (+50%)G1722
B15503
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; B1550 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedG1726
B15506
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G172 is in the 18th percentile; B1550 is in the 18th · 616 models
G172 (A)B1550 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Kubota | — |
| Model | G172 | B1550 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Kubota | — |
| Model | KE 75 | D850-5B | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ B1550+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 52.2ci | ▲ B1550+5.6 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.8in | ▲ G172+0.3 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 2.8in | ▲ G172+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Gear shift with dry single plate type clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 101in | ▲ B1550+24.6 in · +32% |
| Width | 37.8in | 43.3in | ▲ B1550+5.5 in · +15% |
| Height | 46.9in | 74.8in | ▲ B1550+27.9 in · +59% |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 1,224lb | ▲ B1550+168 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 924rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 827lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Internal-expanding type | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | 0.8gal | ▲ G172+0.3 gal · +38% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota B1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 11th percentile (52.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 18th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 7th percentile (1,224 lb)
A · G172B · B1550Median Sub-Compact Tractor