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 VST Shakti MT171
VSTModel B
VST Shakti MT171
Utility
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 45.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 8
BolensBolens G172
vs
VSTVST Shakti MT171
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
Shakti MT17117 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G172 higher · +1 ci (+2%)G17246.6 ci
Shakti MT17145.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 7th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ G172 higher · +1 (+100%)G1722
Shakti MT1711
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 2nd · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ Shakti MT171 higher · +2 (+33%)G1726
Shakti MT1718
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G172 is in the 18th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 40th · 616 models
G172 (A)Shakti MT171 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | VST | — |
| Model | G172 | Shakti MT171 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | VST | — |
| Model | KE 75 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,800RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ G172+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 45.6ci | ▲ G172+1 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.9in | ▲ Shakti MT171+0.8 in · +26% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.7in | ▲ Shakti MT171+0.6 in · +19% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 37.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 1,764lb | ▲ Shakti MT171+708 lb · +67% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | VST Shakti MT171 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
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 · 7th percentile (45.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 2nd percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 40th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 31st percentile (1,764 lb)
A · G172B · Shakti MT171Median Sub-Compact Tractor