Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Shibaura SP1840

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 SP1840

Sub-Compact

power
17.8 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full SP1840 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1840

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ SP1840 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)
G17217 hp
SP184017.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; SP1840 is in the 17th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1840 higher · +7 ci (+15%)
G17246.6 ci
SP184053.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; SP1840 is in the 12th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ SP1840 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1722
SP18403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; SP1840 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ SP1840 higher · +3 (+50%)
G1726
SP18409
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G172 is in the 18th percentile; SP1840 is in the 50th · 616 models

G172 (A)SP1840 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelG172SP1840—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiShibaura—
ModelKE 75S723—
Power Output17hp17.8hp▲ SP1840+0.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ SP1840+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci53.6ci▲ SP1840+7 ci · +15%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearSynchromesh, Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
Length76.4in87.2in▲ SP1840+10.8 in · +14%
Width37.8in39.8in▲ SP1840+2 in · +5%
Height46.9in48.2in▲ SP1840+1.3 in · +3%
Operating Weight1,056lb1,279lb▲ SP1840+223 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric StarterSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Shibaura SP1840Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.9gal▲ G172+0.3 gal · +38%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 17th percentile (17.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 8th percentile (46.6 ci)B · 12th percentile (53.6 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 · 10th percentile (1,279 lb)
A · G172B · SP1840Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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