Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Cub Cadet 782

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 782

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 782 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 782

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
78217 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 782 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +9.5 ci (+23%)
H170451.7 ci
78242.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 782 is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
7822
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 782 is in the 11th · 802 models

Length

▲ H1704 higher · +5.1 in (+7%)
H170476.8 in
78271.7 in
Median Sub-Compact Tractor113 in

H1704 is in the 3rd percentile; 782 is in the 2nd · 669 models

H1704 (A)782 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelH1704782—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKohler—
ModelMitsubishi K3BKT17—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci42.2ci▲ H1704+9.5 ci · +23%
Bore2.7in3.1in▲ 782+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
Length76.8in71.7in▲ H1704+5.1 in · +7%
Width45in37.4in▲ H1704+7.6 in · +20%
Height66in42.9in▲ H1704+23.1 in · +54%
Operating Weight1,268lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with Electric Clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve Hitch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedIntegral Wet Disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Cub Cadet 782Difference
TypeOpen centerOpen—

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)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (71.7 in)

Width

median 50.7 in
A · 27th percentile (45 in)B · 6th percentile (37.4 in)
A · H1704B · 782Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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