Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Kubota B1550 HST

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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 HST

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full B1550 HST specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
B1550 HST17 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ B1550 HST higher · +5.6 ci (+12%)
G17446.6 ci
B1550 HST52.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

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

Cylinders

▲ B1550 HST higher · +1 (+50%)
G1742
B1550 HST3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

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

Operating Weight

▲ B1550 HST higher · +234 lb (+20%)
G1741,144 lb
B1550 HST1,378 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G174 is in the 69th percentile; B1550 HST is in the 73rd · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG174B1550 HST—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

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

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearHydrostatic (HST)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Length77.2in101in▲ B1550 HST+23.8 in · +31%
Width37.8in43.3in▲ B1550 HST+5.5 in · +15%
Height46.9in74.8in▲ B1550 HST+27.9 in · +59%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,378lb▲ B1550 HST+234 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded858rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded2,416rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded827lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedInternal-expanding—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
Coolant1.1gal0.8gal▲ G174+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1550 HSTDifference
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)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,378 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 70th percentile (77.2 in)B · 87th percentile (101 in)
A · G174B · B1550 HSTMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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