Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Hinomoto MB-1500

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
Hinomoto MB-1500 Tractor
HinomotoModel B

Hinomoto MB-1500

Sub-Compact

power
17 hp
displacement
38.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full MB-1500 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
HinomotoHinomoto MB-1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
MB-150017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +13.3 ci (+35%)
H170451.7 ci
MB-150038.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 3rd · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +2 (+200%)
H17043
MB-15001
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 2nd · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +243 lb (+24%)
H17041,268 lb
MB-15001,025 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; MB-1500 is in the 1st · 711 models

H1704 (A)MB-1500 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
ManufacturerBolensHinomoto—
ModelH1704MB-1500—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
ManufacturerIsekiToyosha—
ModelMitsubishi K3BTE-150—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ MB-1500+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders31▲ H1704+2 · +200%
Displacement51.7ci38.4ci▲ H1704+13.3 ci · +35%
Bore2.7inNot recorded—
Stroke3.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
Length76.8in74.8in▲ H1704+2 in · +3%
Width45in41.7in▲ H1704+3.3 in · +8%
Height66in46.1in▲ H1704+19.9 in · +43%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,025lb▲ H1704+243 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Hinomoto MB-1500Difference
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 · 3rd percentile (38.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 2nd percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 1st percentile (1,025 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (74.8 in)
A · H1704B · MB-1500Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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