Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota B1550 HST

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 B1550 HST

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B1550 HST specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota B1550 HST

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
B1550 HST17 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; B1550 HST is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1550 HST higher · +5.6 ci (+12%)
G17246.6 ci
B1550 HST52.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; B1550 HST is in the 11th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ B1550 HST higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
B1550 HST3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; B1550 HST is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ B1550 HST higher · +322 lb (+30%)
G1721,056 lb
B1550 HST1,378 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G172 is in the 2nd percentile; B1550 HST is in the 15th · 711 models

G172 (A)B1550 HST (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172B1550 HST—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D850-5B—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Cylinders23▲ B1550 HST+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci52.2ci▲ B1550 HST+5.6 ci · +12%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Typeunsynchronized gearHydrostatic (HST)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Length76.4in101in▲ B1550 HST+24.6 in · +32%
Width37.8in43.3in▲ B1550 HST+5.5 in · +15%
Height46.9in74.8in▲ B1550 HST+27.9 in · +59%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,378lb▲ B1550 HST+322 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded858rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded2,416rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded827lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedInternal-expanding—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Coolant1.1gal0.8gal▲ G172+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 11th percentile (52.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 15th percentile (1,378 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 32nd percentile (101 in)
A · G172B · B1550 HSTMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
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