Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota JB16

Bolens G172 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G172

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G172 specs
Kubota JB16 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota JB16

Utility

power
16.2 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full JB16 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota JB16

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)
G17217 hp
JB1616.2 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; JB16 is in the 13th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ JB16 higher · +14.5 ci (+31%)
G17246.6 ci
JB1661.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; JB16 is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ JB16 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
JB163
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; JB16 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1726
JB166
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; JB16 is in the 18th · 616 models

G172 (A)JB16 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172JB16—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D1005—
Power Output17hp16.2hp▲ G172+0.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ JB16+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci61.1ci▲ JB16+14.5 ci · +31%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
Length76.4in80.5in▲ JB16+4.1 in · +5%
Width37.8in38.2in▲ JB16+0.4 in · +1%
Height46.9in72.4in▲ JB16+25.5 in · +54%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,301lb▲ JB16+245 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota JB16Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

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 · 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 · 12th percentile (1,301 lb)
A · G172B · JB16Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota JB16