Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Shibaura SP1740

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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP1740

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SP1740 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1740

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 757–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
SP174017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; SP1740 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1740 higher · +11.6 ci (+25%)
G17246.6 ci
SP174058.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; SP1740 is in the 17th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ SP1740 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
SP17403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; SP1740 is in the 50th · 802 models

G172 (A)SP1740 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelG172SP1740—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiShibaura—
ModelKE 75Not recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Cylinders23▲ SP1740+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci58.2ci▲ SP1740+11.6 ci · +25%
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke3.2inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
Length76.4inNot recorded—
Width37.8inNot recorded—
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,056lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1740Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

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 · 17th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)
A · G172B · SP1740Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageShibaura SP1740