Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota B17X

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 B17X

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B17X specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota B17X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
G17217 hp
B17X16.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; B17X is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B17X higher · +14.5 ci (+31%)
G17246.6 ci
B17X61.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; B17X is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ B17X higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
B17X3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; B17X is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
B17X6
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; B17X is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)B17X (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172B17X—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D1005—
Power Output17hp16.8hp▲ G172+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B17X+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci61.1ci▲ B17X+14.5 ci · +31%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Typeunsynchronized gearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Length76.4in80.3in▲ B17X+3.9 in · +5%
Width37.8in35.4in▲ G172+2.4 in · +7%
Height46.9in72in▲ B17X+25.1 in · +54%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,268lb▲ B17X+212 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota B17XDifference
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 · 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 · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)
A · G172B · B17XMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota B17X