
BolensModel A
Bolens G172
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Sub-Compact

Sub-Compact
Lawn and Garden
How they compare
G172 is in the 15th percentile; 417-A is in the 15th · 816 models
G172 is in the 8th percentile; 417-A is in the 5th · 757 models
G172 is in the 11th percentile; 417-A is in the 11th · 802 models
G172 is in the 2nd percentile; 417-A is in the 1st · 711 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | G172 | 417-A | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | 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% |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | unsynchronized gear | Hydrostatic | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | 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 | 633lb | ▲ G172+423 lb · +67% |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens G172 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
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