Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Cub Cadet 1170

Bolens H1704 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens H1704

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
51.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full H1704 specs
Cub Cadet 1170 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1170

Lawn and Garden

power
17.5 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1170 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1170

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 711–816

Engine Power

▲ 1170 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
H170417 hp
117017.5 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 1170 is in the 16th · 816 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +2 (+200%)
H17043
11701
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 1170 is in the 2nd · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +188 lb (+17%)
H17041,268 lb
11701,080 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 1170 is in the 3rd · 711 models

H1704 (A)1170 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelH17041170—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
ManufacturerIsekiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelMitsubishi K3BNot recorded—
Power Output17hp17.5hp▲ 1170+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders31▲ H1704+2 · +200%
Displacement51.7ciNot recorded—
Bore2.7inNot recorded—
Stroke3.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven CVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Length76.8inNot recorded—
Width45inNot recorded—
Height66inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,268lb1,080lb▲ H1704+188 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1170Difference
TypeOpen centerOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 16th percentile (17.5 hp)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 2nd percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 3rd percentile (1,080 lb)
A · H1704B · 1170Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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