Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Scotts S1742

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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ScottsModel B

Scotts S1742

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
28.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
5
Full S1742 specs
BolensBolens G172
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ScottsScotts S1742

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
S174217 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; S1742 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G172 higher · +18.2 ci (+64%)
G17246.6 ci
S174228.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; S1742 is in the 1st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ G172 higher · +1 (+100%)
G1722
S17421
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; S1742 is in the 2nd · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G172 higher · +1 (+20%)
G1726
S17425
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; S1742 is in the 4th · 616 models

G172 (A)S1742 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
ManufacturerBolensScotts—
ModelG172S1742—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelKE 75Not recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ G172+1 · +100%
Displacement46.6ci28.4ci▲ G172+18.2 ci · +64%
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke3.2inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearUnsynchronized gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
Length76.4in59.8in▲ G172+16.6 in · +28%
Width37.8in35.8in▲ G172+2 in · +6%
Height46.9in38.6in▲ G172+8.3 in · +22%
Operating Weight1,056lb386lb▲ G172+670 lb · +174%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Scotts S1742Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 1st percentile (28.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 2nd percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 4th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 1st percentile (386 lb)
A · G172B · S1742Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageScotts S1742