Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota B72

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 B72

Utility

power
16.2 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B72 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota B72

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)
G17217 hp
B7216.2 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; B72 is in the 13th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B72 higher · +8.2 ci (+18%)
G17246.6 ci
B7254.8 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; B72 is in the 13th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ B72 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
B723
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; B72 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
B726
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; B72 is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)B72 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172B72—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D905—
Power Output17hp16.2hp▲ G172+0.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B72+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci54.8ci▲ B72+8.2 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Length76.4in80.3in▲ B72+3.9 in · +5%
Width37.8in38.2in▲ B72+0.4 in · +1%
Height46.9in72in▲ B72+25.1 in · +54%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,257lb▲ B72+201 lb · +19%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota B72Difference
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 · 13th percentile (16.2 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 · 9th percentile (1,257 lb)
A · G172B · B72Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota B72