Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G272 vs Fordson Major E27N

Bolens G272 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G272

Sub-Compact

power
27 hp
displacement
79.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
18
Full G272 specs
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FordsonModel B

Fordson Major E27N

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
267 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full Major E27N specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G27227 hp
Major E27N27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G272 is in the 51st percentile; Major E27N is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Major E27N higher · +188 ci (+238%)
G27279.1 ci
Major E27N267 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G272 is in the 39th percentile; Major E27N is in the 99th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ Major E27N higher · +1 (+33%)
G2723
Major E27N4
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G272 is in the 50th percentile; Major E27N is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G272 higher · +15 (+500%)
G27218
Major E27N3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G272 is in the 96th percentile; Major E27N is in the 1st · 616 models

G272 (A)Major E27N (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerBolensFordson—
ModelG272Major E27N—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerIsekiFord—
ModelIsuzu E3AE1Not recorded—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded1,200RPM—
Cylinders34▲ Major E27N+1 · +33%
Displacement79.1ci267ci▲ Major E27N+188 ci · +238%
Bore3.2in4.1in▲ Major E27N+1 in · +32%
Stroke3.4in5in▲ Major E27N+1.6 in · +47%

Transmission

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeSynchromeshGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Length116in133in▲ Major E27N+17 in · +15%
Width52in65in▲ Major E27N+13 in · +25%
Height80in81.9in▲ Major E27N+1.9 in · +2%
Operating Weight2,250lb4,343lb▲ Major E27N+2,093 lb · +93%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
Coolant1.8gal12gal▲ Major E27N+10.2 gal · +567%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G272Fordson Major E27NDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27 hp)B · 51st percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)B · 99th percentile (267 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 96th percentile (18)B · 1st percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 42nd percentile (2,250 lb)B · 85th percentile (4,343 lb)
A · G272B · Major E27NMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
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