Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Kubota KB17X

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 KB17X

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full KB17X specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota KB17X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G172 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
G17217 hp
KB17X16.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; KB17X is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KB17X higher · +14.5 ci (+31%)
G17246.6 ci
KB17X61.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; KB17X is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ KB17X higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
KB17X3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; KB17X is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ KB17X higher · +3 (+50%)
G1726
KB17X9
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; KB17X is in the 50th · 616 models

G172 (A)KB17X (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG172KB17X—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D1005—
Power Output17hp16.8hp▲ G172+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ KB17X+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci61.1ci▲ KB17X+14.5 ci · +31%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G172+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G172+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Typeunsynchronized gearPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Length76.4in91.3in▲ KB17X+14.9 in · +20%
Width37.8in42.3in▲ KB17X+4.5 in · +12%
Height46.9in73.6in▲ KB17X+26.7 in · +57%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,521lb▲ KB17X+465 lb · +44%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Kubota KB17XDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

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 · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 23rd percentile (1,521 lb)
A · G172B · KB17XMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageKubota KB17X