Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs John Deere 650

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 650

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full 650 specs
BolensBolens G174
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 650

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
65017 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; 650 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 650 higher · +5.5 ci (+12%)
G17446.6 ci
65052.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; 650 is in the 75th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1742
6502
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; 650 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 650 higher · +2 (+33%)
G1746
6508
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G174 is in the 50th percentile; 650 is in the 82nd · 152 models

G174 (A)650 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere—
ModelG174650—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiYanmar—
ModelKE 752T80UJ—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci52.1ci▲ 650+5.5 ci · +12%
Bore3.1in3.2inSame
Stroke3.2in3.4in▲ 650+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearGear shift with dry disk clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
Length77.2in108in▲ 650+30.8 in · +40%
Width37.8in42.9in▲ 650+5.1 in · +13%
Height46.9in77.2in▲ 650+30.3 in · +65%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,530lb▲ 650+386 lb · +34%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent and Transmission Type with over-running clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
Coolant1.1gal1gal▲ G174+0.1 gal · +10%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174John Deere 650Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen 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 · 75th percentile (52.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 82nd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)B · 77th percentile (1,530 lb)
A · G174B · 650Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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