Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota B1700

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 B1700

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1700 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota B1700

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
B170017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; B1700 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1700 higher · +8.2 ci (+18%)
G17246.6 ci
B170054.8 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; B1700 is in the 13th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ B1700 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
B17003
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; B1700 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
B17006
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; B1700 is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)B1700 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172B1700—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D905-D10—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B1700+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci54.8ci▲ B1700+8.2 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Length76.4in89.8in▲ B1700+13.4 in · +18%
Width37.8in39in▲ B1700+1.2 in · +3%
Height46.9in75.4in▲ B1700+28.5 in · +61%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,400lb▲ B1700+344 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedIntegral type power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,531rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,279lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedIntegral type power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc type—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.9gal▲ G172+0.2 gal · +22%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota B1700Difference
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 · 15th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 13th percentile (54.8 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 · 16th percentile (1,400 lb)
A · G172B · B1700Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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