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 Wheel Horse 257H
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 257H
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens G172
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 257H
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
257H17 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; 257H is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G172 higher · +14 ci (+43%)G17246.6 ci
257H32.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; 257H is in the 2nd · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ G172 higher · +1 (+100%)G1722
257H1
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; 257H is in the 2nd · 802 models
Length
▲ G172 higher · +4.7 in (+7%)G17276.4 in
257H71.7 in
Median Sub-Compact Tractor113 in
G172 is in the 3rd percentile; 257H is in the 2nd · 669 models
G172 (A)257H (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | G172 | 257H | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Kawasaki | — |
| Model | KE 75 | FC540V | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ G172+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 32.6ci | ▲ G172+14 ci · +43% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ 257H+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3.4in | ▲ 257H+0.3 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 71.7in | ▲ G172+4.7 in · +7% |
| Width | 37.8in | 35.4in | ▲ G172+2.4 in · +7% |
| Height | 46.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 257H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station | — |
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 · 2nd percentile (32.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 2nd percentile (1)
Length
median 113 inA · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 2nd percentile (71.7 in)
Width
median 50.7 inA · 7th percentile (37.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (35.4 in)
A · G172B · 257HMedian Sub-Compact Tractor