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 Satoh Elk S550
SatohModel B
Satoh Elk S550
Utility
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 60.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens G172
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Elk S550 higher · +13.7 ci (+29%)G17246.6 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 18th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ Elk S550 higher · +2 (+100%)G1722
Elk S5504
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 90th · 802 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedG1726
Elk S5506
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G172 is in the 18th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 18th · 616 models
G172 (A)Elk S550 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Satoh | — |
| Model | G172 | Elk S550 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Mazda | — |
| Model | KE 75 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,300RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 | ▲ Elk S550+2 · +100% |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 60.3ci | ▲ Elk S550+13.7 ci · +29% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.7in | ▲ G172+0.4 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 2.7in | ▲ G172+0.4 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 103in | ▲ Elk S550+26.6 in · +35% |
| Width | 37.8in | 45in | ▲ Elk S550+7.2 in · +19% |
| Height | 46.9in | 51.6in | ▲ Elk S550+4.7 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 1,429lb | ▲ Elk S550+373 lb · +35% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Satoh Elk S550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | 0.8gal | ▲ G172+0.3 gal · +38% |
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 · 18th percentile (60.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 90th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 18th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 17th percentile (1,429 lb)
A · G172B · Elk S550Median Sub-Compact Tractor