Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Kubota L185

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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 L185

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
45.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full L185 specs
BolensBolens G174
vs
KubotaKubota L185

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
L18517 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; L185 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G174 higher · +1.3 ci (+3%)
G17446.6 ci
L18545.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; L185 is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1742
L1852
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; L185 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ L185 higher · +2 (+33%)
G1746
L1858
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G174 is in the 50th percentile; L185 is in the 82nd · 152 models

G174 (A)L185 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG174L185—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiKubota—
ModelKE 75Z751A—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,800RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci45.3ci▲ G174+1.3 ci · +3%
Bore3.1in3in▲ G174+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.2in3.2in▲ L185+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Length77.2in100in▲ L185+22.8 in · +30%
Width37.8in53.9in▲ L185+16.1 in · +43%
Height46.9in76in▲ L185+29.1 in · +62%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,595lb▲ L185+451 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded700rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
Coolant1.1gal1.4gal▲ L185+0.3 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174Kubota L185Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

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 · 70th percentile (45.3 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 · 79th percentile (1,595 lb)
A · G174B · L185Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G174Full spec pageKubota L185