Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G274 vs LS J27

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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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LSModel B

LS J27

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
80.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full J27 specs
BolensBolens G274
vs
LSLS J27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G27427 hp
J2727 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G274 is in the 51st percentile; J27 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ J27 higher · +1.3 ci (+2%)
G27479.1 ci
J2780.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G274 is in the 39th percentile; J27 is in the 40th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2743
J273
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G274 is in the 50th percentile; J27 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G274 higher · +12 (+200%)
G27418
J276
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

G274 is in the 96th percentile; J27 is in the 18th · 616 models

G274 (A)J27 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
ManufacturerBolensLS—
ModelG274J27—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuMitsubishi—
ModelE3AE1S3L2—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,700RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement79.1ci80.4ci▲ J27+1.3 ci · +2%
Bore3.2in3.1inSame
Stroke3.4in3.6in▲ J27+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
TypeSynchromeshGear & Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
Length116in103in▲ G274+13 in · +13%
Width52in44.9in▲ G274+7.1 in · +16%
Height80in85in▲ J27+5 in · +6%
Operating Weight2,440lb1,830lb▲ G274+610 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G274LS J27Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

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 · 40th percentile (80.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 96th percentile (18)B · 18th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 45th percentile (2,440 lb)B · 33rd percentile (1,830 lb)
A · G274B · J27Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G274Full spec pageLS J27