Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G174 vs Simplicity 4040 PowrMax

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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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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 4040 PowrMax

Lawn and Garden

power
16.5 hp
displacement
49.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4040 PowrMax specs
BolensBolens G174
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 4040 PowrMax

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ G174 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
G17417 hp
4040 PowrMax16.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G174 is in the 41st percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 39th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +3.2 ci (+7%)
G17446.6 ci
4040 PowrMax49.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G174 is in the 71st percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 74th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1742
4040 PowrMax2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G174 is in the 50th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +157 lb (+14%)
G1741,144 lb
4040 PowrMax1,301 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G174 is in the 69th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 71st · 314 models

G174 (A)4040 PowrMax (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelG1744040 PowrMax—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
ManufacturerMitsubishiOnan—
ModelKE 75CCKA—
Power Output17hp16.5hp▲ G174+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement46.6ci49.8ci▲ 4040 PowrMax+3.2 ci · +7%
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.2in3in▲ G174+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Length77.2in82.7in▲ 4040 PowrMax+5.5 in · +7%
Width37.8in56.3in▲ 4040 PowrMax+18.5 in · +49%
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,144lb1,301lb▲ 4040 PowrMax+157 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded3,600rpm—

Tread Width

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Front Tread Width5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G174Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 39th percentile (16.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 71st percentile (46.6 ci)B · 74th percentile (49.8 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,144 lb)B · 71st percentile (1,301 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 70th percentile (77.2 in)B · 79th percentile (82.7 in)
A · G174B · 4040 PowrMaxMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G174Full spec pageSimplicity 4040 PowrMax