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 Shibaura SE2540
ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SE2540
Sub-Compact
- power
- 25 hp
- displacement
- 77.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 12
BolensBolens G272
vs
ShibauraShibaura SE2540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ G272 higher · +2 hp (+8%)G27227 hp
SE254025 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
G272 is in the 51st percentile; SE2540 is in the 46th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G272 higher · +1.5 ci (+2%)G27279.1 ci
SE254077.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
G272 is in the 39th percentile; SE2540 is in the 38th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ G272 higher · +1 (+50%)G2723
SE25402
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
G272 is in the 50th percentile; SE2540 is in the 11th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ G272 higher · +6 (+50%)G27218
SE254012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
G272 is in the 96th percentile; SE2540 is in the 73rd · 616 models
G272 (A)SE2540 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Shibaura | — |
| Model | G272 | SE2540 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Shibaura | — |
| Model | Isuzu E3AE1 | LET 892 | — |
| Power Output | 27hp | 25hp | ▲ G272+2 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,500RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 | ▲ G272+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 79.1ci | 77.6ci | ▲ G272+1.5 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.2in | 3.5in | ▲ SE2540+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 3.9in | ▲ SE2540+0.5 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 116in | 111in | ▲ G272+5 in · +5% |
| Width | 52in | 59.3in | ▲ SE2540+7.3 in · +14% |
| Height | 80in | 55.7in | ▲ G272+24.3 in · +44% |
| Operating Weight | 2,250lb | 2,326lb | ▲ SE2540+76 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Category 1 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 Volt Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.8gal | 1.4gal | ▲ G272+0.4 gal · +29% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G272 | Shibaura SE2540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 51st percentile (27 hp)B · 46th percentile (25 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)B · 38th percentile (77.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 96th percentile (18)B · 73rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 42nd percentile (2,250 lb)B · 43rd percentile (2,326 lb)
A · G272B · SE2540Median Sub-Compact Tractor