Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Simplicity 7117

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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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 7117

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7117 specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 7117

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 757–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
711717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 7117 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G172 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)
G17246.6 ci
711742.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; 7117 is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1722
71172
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 7117 is in the 11th · 802 models

G172 (A)7117 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelG1727117—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKohler—
ModelKE 75KT-17—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci42.2ci▲ G172+4.4 ci · +10%
Bore3.1in3.1inSame
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
Typeunsynchronized gearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
Length76.4inNot recorded—
Width37.8inNot recorded—
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,056lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Simplicity 7117Difference
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 · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 11th percentile (2)
A · G172B · 7117Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageSimplicity 7117