BolensModel A
Bolens G272
Sub-Compact
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 79.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Bolens G272 vs Cub Cadet 7272
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 7272
Utility
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 91.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
BolensBolens G272
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7272
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG27227 hp
727227 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G272 is in the 51st percentile; 7272 is in the 51st · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 7272 higher · +12.2 ci (+15%)G27279.1 ci
727291.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G272 is in the 39th percentile; 7272 is in the 49th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG2723
72723
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G272 is in the 50th percentile; 7272 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ G272 higher · +9 (+100%)G27218
72729
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G272 is in the 96th percentile; 7272 is in the 50th · 616 models
G272 (A)7272 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | G272 | 7272 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | Isuzu E3AE1 | K3M | — |
| Power Output | 27hp | 27hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,500RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 79.1ci | 91.3ci | ▲ 7272+12.2 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.3in | ▲ 7272+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.5in | ▲ 7272+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Partially-synchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 116in | 115in | ▲ G272+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 52in | 54in | ▲ 7272+2 in · +4% |
| Height | 80in | 84.3in | ▲ 7272+4.3 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 2,250lb | 2,533lb | ▲ 7272+283 lb · +13% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear Type: I | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter, 12 volts | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.8gal | 1.7gal | ▲ G272+0.1 gal · +6% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Cub Cadet 7272 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 51st percentile (27 hp)B · 51st percentile (27 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)B · 49th percentile (91.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 96th percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 42nd percentile (2,250 lb)B · 47th percentile (2,533 lb)
A · G272B · 7272Median Sub-Compact Tractor