BolensModel A
Bolens H1704
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 51.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Bolens H1704 vs Cub Cadet 1517
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1517
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 29.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedH170417 hp
151717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 1517 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ H1704 higher · +21.8 ci (+73%)H170451.7 ci
151729.9 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 1517 is in the 1st · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ H1704 higher · +2 (+200%)H17043
15171
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 1517 is in the 2nd · 802 models
Operating Weight
▲ H1704 higher · +768 lb (+154%)H17041,268 lb
1517500 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb
H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 1517 is in the 1st · 711 models
H1704 (A)1517 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | H1704 | 1517 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Kohler | — |
| Model | Mitsubishi K3B | CV490 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ 1517+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 1 | ▲ H1704+2 · +200% |
| Displacement | 51.7ci | 29.9ci | ▲ H1704+21.8 ci · +73% |
| Bore | 2.7in | 3.5in | ▲ 1517+0.8 in · +30% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 3in | ▲ H1704+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.8in | 68in | ▲ H1704+8.8 in · +13% |
| Width | 45in | 44.9in | ▲ H1704+0.1 in · <1% |
| Height | 66in | 42.9in | ▲ H1704+23.1 in · +54% |
| Operating Weight | 1,268lb | 500lb | ▲ H1704+768 lb · +154% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with Electric Clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open center | Open Operator Station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 1st percentile (29.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 2nd percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 1st percentile (500 lb)
Length
median 113 inA · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (68 in)
A · H1704B · 1517Median Sub-Compact Tractor