Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Ford 1220

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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FordModel B

Ford 1220

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1220 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
FordFord 1220

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
122017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 1220 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1220 higher · +6.5 ci (+13%)
H170451.7 ci
122058.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 1220 is in the 17th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
12203
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 1220 is in the 50th · 802 models

Length

▲ 1220 higher · +29.2 in (+38%)
H170476.8 in
1220106 in
Median Sub-Compact Tractor113 in

H1704 is in the 3rd percentile; 1220 is in the 40th · 669 models

H1704 (A)1220 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
ManufacturerBolensFord—
ModelH17041220—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelMitsubishi K3BS753—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ H1704+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci58.2ci▲ 1220+6.5 ci · +13%
Bore2.7in3in▲ 1220+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
Length76.8in106in▲ 1220+29.2 in · +38%
Width45in40.9in▲ H1704+4.1 in · +10%
Height66in80.1in▲ 1220+14.1 in · +21%
Operating Weight1,268lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedExpanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Ford 1220Difference
TypeOpen centerOpen Operator Station with two-post ROPS—

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 · 17th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 40th percentile (106 in)

Width

median 50.7 in
A · 27th percentile (45 in)B · 14th percentile (40.9 in)
A · H1704B · 1220Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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