Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G244 vs Ford 1700

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BolensModel A

Bolens G244

Sub-Compact

power
24 hp
displacement
72.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
18
Full G244 specs
Ford 1700 Tractor
FordModel B

Ford 1700

Utility

power
23.9 hp
displacement
77.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full 1700 specs
BolensBolens G244
vs
FordFord 1700

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G244 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
G24424 hp
170023.9 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G244 is in the 39th percentile; 1700 is in the 38th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1700 higher · +5.5 ci (+8%)
G24472.2 ci
170077.7 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G244 is in the 35th percentile; 1700 is in the 38th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2442
17002
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G244 is in the 11th percentile; 1700 is in the 11th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G244 higher · +6 (+50%)
G24418
170012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G244 is in the 96th percentile; 1700 is in the 73rd · 616 models

G244 (A)1700 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
ManufacturerBolensFord—
ModelG2441700—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuShibaura—
Model2AB1LE892—
Power Output24hp23.9hp▲ G244+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ G244+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci77.7ci▲ 1700+5.5 ci · +8%
BoreNot recorded3.5in—
StrokeNot recorded3.9in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
TypeGearGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
Length106in111in▲ 1700+5 in · +5%
Width49in59.3in▲ 1700+10.3 in · +21%
Height76.8in85.5in▲ 1700+8.7 in · +11%
Operating Weight1,903lb2,444lb▲ 1700+541 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
TypeNot recordedRear, transmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G244Ford 1700Difference
TypeOpenOpen with ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 39th percentile (24 hp)B · 38th percentile (23.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 35th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 38th percentile (77.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 11th percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 96th percentile (18)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 35th percentile (1,903 lb)B · 45th percentile (2,444 lb)
A · G244B · 1700Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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