Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Kubota B1550

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota B1550

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1550 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
B155017 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; B1550 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1550 higher · +5.6 ci (+12%)
G17446.6 ci
B155052.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; B1550 is in the 75th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ B1550 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1742
B15503
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; B1550 is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1746
B15506
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G174 is in the 50th percentile; B1550 is in the 50th · 152 models

G174 (A)B1550 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG174B1550—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D850-5B—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B1550+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci52.2ci▲ B1550+5.6 ci · +12%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G174+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G174+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearGear shift with dry single plate type clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
Length77.2in101in▲ B1550+23.8 in · +31%
Width37.8in43.3in▲ B1550+5.5 in · +15%
Height46.9in74.8in▲ B1550+27.9 in · +59%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,224lb▲ B1550+80 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded924rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded827lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedInternal-expanding type—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.8gal▲ G174+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550Difference
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 (52.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,224 lb)
A · G174B · B1550Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G174Full spec pageKubota B1550