Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G172 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

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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Wheel HorseModel B

Wheel Horse 417-A

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 417-A specs
BolensBolens G172
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17217 hp
417-A17 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G172 is in the 15th percentile; 417-A is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G172 higher · +4.4 ci (+10%)
G17246.6 ci
417-A42.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G172 is in the 8th percentile; 417-A is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1722
417-A2
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G172 is in the 11th percentile; 417-A is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G172 higher · +423 lb (+67%)
G1721,056 lb
417-A633 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G172 is in the 2nd percentile; 417-A is in the 1st · 711 models

G172 (A)417-A (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
ManufacturerBolensWheel Horse—
ModelG172417-A—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
ManufacturerIseki, MitsubishiKohler—
ModelKE 75KT17QS—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci42.2ci▲ G172+4.4 ci · +10%
Bore3.1in3.1inSame
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G172+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Typeunsynchronized gearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Length76.4in65in▲ G172+11.4 in · +18%
Width37.8in37.8inSame
Height46.9in41.3in▲ G172+5.6 in · +14%
Operating Weight1,056lb633lb▲ G172+423 lb · +67%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve hitch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G172Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
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)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 2nd percentile (1,056 lb)B · 1st percentile (633 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.4 in)B · 2nd percentile (65 in)
A · G172B · 417-AMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G172Full spec pageWheel Horse 417-A