Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Shibaura SP1840

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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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP1840

Sub-Compact

power
17.8 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full SP1840 specs
BolensBolens G174
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1840

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ SP1840 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)
G17417 hp
SP184017.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; SP1840 is in the 44th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1840 higher · +7 ci (+15%)
G17446.6 ci
SP184053.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; SP1840 is in the 76th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ SP1840 higher · +1 (+50%)
G1742
SP18403
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; SP1840 is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ SP1840 higher · +3 (+50%)
G1746
SP18409
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G174 is in the 50th percentile; SP1840 is in the 88th · 152 models

G174 (A)SP1840 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelG174SP1840—
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelKE 75S723—
Power Output17hp17.8hp▲ SP1840+0.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders23▲ SP1840+1 · +50%
Displacement46.6ci53.6ci▲ SP1840+7 ci · +15%
Bore3.1in2.8in▲ G174+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.2in2.8in▲ G174+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
TypeUnsynchronized GearSynchromesh, Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
Length77.2in87.2in▲ SP1840+10 in · +13%
Width37.8in39.8in▲ SP1840+2 in · +5%
Height46.9in48.2in▲ SP1840+1.3 in · +3%
Operating Weight1,144lb1,279lb▲ SP1840+135 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Shibaura SP1840Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.9gal▲ G174+0.3 gal · +38%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 44th percentile (17.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 71st percentile (46.6 ci)B · 76th percentile (53.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 88th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,279 lb)
A · G174B · SP1840Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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