BolensModel A
Bolens G172
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Bolens G172 vs Kubota L185
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BolensBolens G172
vs
KubotaKubota L185
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
L18517 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; L185 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G172 higher · +1.3 ci (+3%)G17246.6 ci
L18545.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; L185 is in the 6th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG1722
L1852
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; L185 is in the 11th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ L185 higher · +2 (+33%)G1726
L1858
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G172 is in the 18th percentile; L185 is in the 40th · 616 models
G172 (A)L185 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Kubota | — |
| Model | G172 | L185 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Kubota | — |
| Model | KE 75 | Z751A | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,800RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 45.3ci | ▲ G172+1.3 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3in | ▲ G172+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.2in | ▲ L185+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 100in | ▲ L185+23.6 in · +31% |
| Width | 37.8in | 53.9in | ▲ L185+16.1 in · +43% |
| Height | 46.9in | 76in | ▲ L185+29.1 in · +62% |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 1,595lb | ▲ L185+539 lb · +51% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 700rpm | — |
| Speed 3 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | 1.4gal | ▲ L185+0.3 gal · +27% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Kubota L185 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 6th percentile (45.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 11th percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 40th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 28th percentile (1,595 lb)
A · G172B · L185Median Sub-Compact Tractor