Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G272 vs Shibaura ST329

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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura ST329

Sub-Compact

power
29 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full ST329 specs
BolensBolens G272
vs
ShibauraShibaura ST329

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ ST329 higher · +2 hp (+7%)
G27227 hp
ST32929 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G272 is in the 51st percentile; ST329 is in the 55th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ ST329 higher · +2.1 ci (+3%)
G27279.1 ci
ST32981.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G272 is in the 39th percentile; ST329 is in the 42nd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2723
ST3293
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G272 is in the 50th percentile; ST329 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ ST329 higher · +142 lb (+6%)
G2722,250 lb
ST3292,392 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G272 is in the 42nd percentile; ST329 is in the 44th · 711 models

G272 (A)ST329 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelG272ST329—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelIsuzu E3AE1Not recorded—
Power Output27hp29hp▲ ST329+2 hp · +7%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,800RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement79.1ci81.2ci▲ ST329+2.1 ci · +3%
Bore3.2inNot recorded—
Stroke3.4inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
TypeSynchromeshHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
Length116in111in▲ G272+5 in · +5%
Width52in55.1in▲ ST329+3.1 in · +6%
Height80in96.9in▲ ST329+16.9 in · +21%
Ground ClearanceNot recorded11.2in—
Operating Weight2,250lb2,392lb▲ ST329+142 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G272Shibaura ST329Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27 hp)B · 55th percentile (29 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)B · 42nd percentile (81.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 42nd percentile (2,250 lb)B · 44th percentile (2,392 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 53rd percentile (116 in)B · 47th percentile (111 in)
A · G272B · ST329Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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