Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Ford 1220

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BolensModel A

Bolens G174

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
46.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G174 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 1220

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1220 specs
BolensBolens G174
vs
FordFord 1220

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
122017 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; 1220 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1220 higher · +11.6 ci (+25%)
G17446.6 ci
122058.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; 1220 is in the 80th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1220 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1742
12203
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; 1220 is in the 87th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1220 higher · +28.8 in (+37%)
G17477.2 in
1220106 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

G174 is in the 70th percentile; 1220 is in the 91st · 316 models

G174 (A)1220 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
ManufacturerBolensFord—
ModelG1741220—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelKE 75S753—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,500RPM—
Cylinders23▲ 1220+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci58.2ci▲ 1220+11.6 ci · +25%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G174+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G174+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
Length77.2in106in▲ 1220+28.8 in · +37%
Width37.8in40.9in▲ 1220+3.1 in · +8%
Height46.9in80.1in▲ 1220+33.2 in · +71%
Operating Weight1,144lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedExpanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174Ford 1220Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen Operator Station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 71st percentile (46.6 ci)B · 80th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 70th percentile (77.2 in)B · 91st percentile (106 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 38th percentile (40.9 in)
A · G174B · 1220Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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