Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G274 vs Kubota GL261

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BolensModel A

Bolens G274

Sub-Compact

power
27 hp
displacement
79.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
18
Full G274 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota GL261

Utility

power
26.7 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full GL261 specs
BolensBolens G274
vs
KubotaKubota GL261

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ G274 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
G27427 hp
GL26126.7 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G274 is in the 51st percentile; GL261 is in the 50th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GL261 higher · +12.4 ci (+16%)
G27479.1 ci
GL26191.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G274 is in the 39th percentile; GL261 is in the 51st · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2743
GL2613
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G274 is in the 50th percentile; GL261 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G274 higher · +2 (+13%)
G27418
GL26116
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G274 is in the 96th percentile; GL261 is in the 89th · 616 models

G274 (A)GL261 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG274GL261—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuKubota—
ModelE3AE1D1503—
Power Output27hp26.7hp▲ G274+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement79.1ci91.5ci▲ GL261+12.4 ci · +16%
Bore3.2in3.3in▲ GL261+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.4in3.6in▲ GL261+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
TypeSynchromeshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
Length116in120in▲ GL261+4 in · +3%
Width52in52inSame
Height80in78.8in▲ G274+1.2 in · +2%
Operating Weight2,440lb2,601lb▲ GL261+161 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16-Jul—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded11.2-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G274Kubota GL261Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27 hp)B · 50th percentile (26.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)B · 51st percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 96th percentile (18)B · 89th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 45th percentile (2,440 lb)B · 48th percentile (2,601 lb)
A · G274B · GL261Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G274Full spec pageKubota GL261