Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota KB165

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 KB165

Utility

power
16.2 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full KB165 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota KB165

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)
G17217 hp
KB16516.2 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; KB165 is in the 13th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KB165 higher · +14.5 ci (+31%)
G17246.6 ci
KB16561.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; KB165 is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ KB165 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
KB1653
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; KB165 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KB165 higher · +3 (+50%)
G1726
KB1659
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; KB165 is in the 50th · 616 models

G172 (A)KB165 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172KB165—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D1005—
Power Output17hp16.2hp▲ G172+0.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ KB165+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci61.1ci▲ KB165+14.5 ci · +31%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Length76.4in91.3in▲ KB165+14.9 in · +20%
Width37.8in42.3in▲ KB165+4.5 in · +12%
Height46.9in73.6in▲ KB165+26.7 in · +57%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,521lb▲ KB165+465 lb · +44%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB165Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

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 · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 23rd percentile (1,521 lb)
A · G172B · KB165Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota KB165