Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Cub Cadet 1782

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
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1782

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
38.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1782 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1782

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
178217 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 1782 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +12.8 ci (+33%)
H170451.7 ci
178238.9 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 1782 is in the 3rd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
17823
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 1782 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +137 lb (+12%)
H17041,268 lb
17821,131 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 1782 is in the 5th · 711 models

H1704 (A)1782 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelH17041782—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelMitsubishi K3BD640—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci38.9ci▲ H1704+12.8 ci · +33%
Bore2.7in2.6in▲ H1704+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke3.1in2.4in▲ H1704+0.7 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Length76.8in78.3in▲ 1782+1.5 in · +2%
Width45in43.3in▲ H1704+1.7 in · +4%
Height66in47.2in▲ H1704+18.8 in · +40%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,131lb▲ H1704+137 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedDual disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
Coolant1.1gal1gal▲ H1704+0.1 gal · +10%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 1782Difference
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 · 3rd percentile (38.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,131 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 4th percentile (78.3 in)
A · H1704B · 1782Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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