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 Massey Ferguson 1230
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 1230
Utility
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 87.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
BolensBolens G272
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG27227 hp
123027 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G272 is in the 51st percentile; 1230 is in the 51st · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1230 higher · +8.1 ci (+10%)G27279.1 ci
123087.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G272 is in the 39th percentile; 1230 is in the 46th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG2723
12303
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G272 is in the 50th percentile; 1230 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ G272 higher · +9 (+100%)G27218
12309
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G272 is in the 96th percentile; 1230 is in the 50th · 616 models
G272 (A)1230 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | G272 | 1230 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Iseki | Same |
| Model | Isuzu E3AE1 | E3CF | — |
| Power Output | 27hp | 27hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,500RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 79.1ci | 87.2ci | ▲ 1230+8.1 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 3.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.4in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 116in | 117in | ▲ 1230+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 52in | 55.6in | ▲ 1230+3.6 in · +7% |
| Height | 80in | 79.1in | ▲ G272+0.9 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 2,250lb | 1,896lb | ▲ G272+354 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 5.00-15 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-16 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.8gal | 1.9gal | ▲ 1230+0.1 gal · +6% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Massey Ferguson 1230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
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 · 46th percentile (87.2 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 · 34th percentile (1,896 lb)
A · G272B · 1230Median Sub-Compact Tractor