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BolensModel A
Bolens G174
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 46.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens G174 vs Cub Cadet 1517
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1517
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 29.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens G174
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG17417 hp
151717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
G174 is in the 41st percentile; 1517 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G174 higher · +16.7 ci (+56%)G17446.6 ci
151729.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
G174 is in the 71st percentile; 1517 is in the 27th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ G174 higher · +1 (+100%)G1742
15171
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
G174 is in the 50th percentile; 1517 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ G174 higher · +644 lb (+129%)G1741,144 lb
1517500 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
G174 is in the 69th percentile; 1517 is in the 16th · 314 models
G174 (A)1517 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | G174 | 1517 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi | Kohler | — |
| Model | KE 75 | CV490 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ G174+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 46.6ci | 29.9ci | ▲ G174+16.7 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ 1517+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3.2in | 3in | ▲ G174+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized Gear | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 77.2in | 68in | ▲ G174+9.2 in · +14% |
| Width | 37.8in | 44.9in | ▲ 1517+7.1 in · +19% |
| Height | 46.9in | 42.9in | ▲ G174+4 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 1,144lb | 500lb | ▲ G174+644 lb · +129% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with Electric Clutch | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tread Width | 5in | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G174 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open Operator Station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 71st percentile (46.6 ci)B · 27th percentile (29.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)B · 16th percentile (500 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 70th percentile (77.2 in)B · 25th percentile (68 in)
A · G174B · 1517Median Lawn and Garden Tractor