Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Satoh Elk S550

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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
BolensBolens G174
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G17417 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; Elk S550 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Elk S550 higher · +13.7 ci (+29%)
G17446.6 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; Elk S550 is in the 82nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Elk S550 higher · +2 (+100%)
G1742
Elk S5504
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 97th · 376 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1746
Elk S5506
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G174 is in the 50th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 50th · 152 models

G174 (A)Elk S550 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerBolensSatoh—
ModelG174Elk S550—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiMazda—
ModelKE 75Not recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,300RPM—
Cylinders24▲ Elk S550+2 · +100%
Displacement46.6ci60.3ci▲ Elk S550+13.7 ci · +29%
Bore3.1in2.7in▲ G174+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.2in2.7in▲ G174+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Length77.2in103in▲ Elk S550+25.8 in · +33%
Width37.8in45in▲ Elk S550+7.2 in · +19%
Height46.9in51.6in▲ Elk S550+4.7 in · +10%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,429lb▲ Elk S550+285 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Satoh Elk S550Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.8gal▲ G174+0.3 gal · +38%

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 · 82nd percentile (60.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 97th percentile (4)

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 (1,429 lb)
A · G174B · Elk S550Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G174Full spec pageSatoh Elk S550