Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Kubota B1700

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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 B1700

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1700 specs
BolensBolens G174
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KubotaKubota B1700

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
B170017 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; B1700 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1700 higher · +8.2 ci (+18%)
G17446.6 ci
B170054.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; B1700 is in the 78th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ B1700 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1742
B17003
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; B1700 is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1746
B17006
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G174 is in the 50th percentile; B1700 is in the 50th · 152 models

G174 (A)B1700 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG174B1700—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75D905-D10—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ B1700+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci54.8ci▲ B1700+8.2 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G174+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.9in▲ G174+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Length77.2in89.8in▲ B1700+12.6 in · +16%
Width37.8in39in▲ B1700+1.2 in · +3%
Height46.9in75.4in▲ B1700+28.5 in · +61%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,400lb▲ B1700+256 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedIntegral type power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,531rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,279lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedIntegral type power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc type—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.9gal▲ G174+0.2 gal · +22%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174Kubota B1700Difference
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 · 78th percentile (54.8 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 · 73rd percentile (1,400 lb)
A · G174B · B1700Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G174Full spec pageKubota B1700