Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Farmall D-217

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
Image not recorded
FarmallModel B

Farmall D-217

Row Crop

power
17 hp
displacement
74.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full D-217 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
FarmallFarmall D-217

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
D-21717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; D-217 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D-217 higher · +22.6 ci (+44%)
H170451.7 ci
D-21774.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; D-217 is in the 35th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
D-2172
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; D-217 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ D-217 higher · +1,082 lb (+85%)
H17041,268 lb
D-2172,350 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; D-217 is in the 43rd · 711 models

H1704 (A)D-217 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
ManufacturerBolensFarmall—
ModelH1704D-217—
CategorySub-CompactRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
ManufacturerIsekiInternational Harvester—
ModelMitsubishi K3BDD-74—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM1,900RPM▲ H1704+700 RPM · +37%
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci74.3ci▲ D-217+22.6 ci · +44%
Bore2.7in3.4in▲ D-217+0.7 in · +26%
Stroke3.1in4in▲ D-217+0.9 in · +29%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
Length76.8in99.5in▲ D-217+22.7 in · +30%
Width45in62.5in▲ D-217+17.5 in · +39%
Height66in61.5in▲ H1704+4.5 in · +7%
Operating Weight1,268lb2,350lb▲ D-217+1,082 lb · +85%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
Coolant1.1gal2.7gal▲ D-217+1.5 gal · +136%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Farmall D-217Difference
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 · 35th percentile (74.3 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 · 43rd percentile (2,350 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 29th percentile (99.5 in)
A · H1704B · D-217Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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