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 417-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens G172
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17217 hp
417-817 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G172 is in the 15th percentile; 417-8 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G172 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)G17246.6 ci
417-842.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G172 is in the 8th percentile; 417-8 is in the 5th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG1722
417-82
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G172 is in the 11th percentile; 417-8 is in the 11th · 802 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedG1726
417-86
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G172 is in the 18th percentile; 417-8 is in the 18th · 616 models
G172 (A)417-8 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | G172 | 417-8 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki, Mitsubishi | Kohler | — |
| Model | KE 75 | KT17QS | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 42.2ci | ▲ G172+4.4 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 2.8in | ▲ G172+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.4in | 65in | ▲ G172+11.4 in · +18% |
| Width | 37.8in | 37.8in | Same |
| Height | 46.9in | 41.3in | ▲ G172+5.6 in · +14% |
| Operating Weight | 1,056lb | 584lb | ▲ G172+472 lb · +81% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
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 · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 11th percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 18th percentile (6)B · 18th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 1st percentile (584 lb)
A · G172B · 417-8Median Sub-Compact Tractor