Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Cub Cadet 1720

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 1720 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1720

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1720 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1720

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 669–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
172017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 1720 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +9.5 ci (+23%)
H170451.7 ci
172042.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 1720 is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
17202
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 1720 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1720 higher · +2,943 lb (+232%)
H17041,268 lb
17204,211 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 1720 is in the 83rd · 711 models

H1704 (A)1720 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelH17041720—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKohler—
ModelMitsubishi K3BMV18—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci42.2ci▲ H1704+9.5 ci · +23%
Bore2.7in3.1in▲ 1720+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
Length76.8in68.1in▲ H1704+8.7 in · +13%
Width45inNot recorded—
Height66inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,268lb4,211lb▲ 1720+2,943 lb · +232%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1720Difference
TypeOpen centerOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 83rd percentile (4,211 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (68.1 in)
A · H1704B · 1720Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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