Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Honda HF2417

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
Honda HF2417 Tractor
HondaModel B

Honda HF2417

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
32.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HF2417 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
HondaHonda HF2417

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 625–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
HF241717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; HF2417 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +19.4 ci (+60%)
H170451.7 ci
HF241732.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; HF2417 is in the 2nd · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
HF24172
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; HF2417 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +761 lb (+150%)
H17041,268 lb
HF2417507 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; HF2417 is in the 1st · 711 models

H1704 (A)HF2417 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
ManufacturerBolensHonda—
ModelH1704HF2417—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
ManufacturerIsekiHonda—
ModelMitsubishi K3BGCV530—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ HF2417+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci32.3ci▲ H1704+19.4 ci · +60%
Bore2.7in3in▲ HF2417+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in2.2in▲ H1704+0.9 in · +41%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
Length76.8in73.2in▲ H1704+3.6 in · +5%
Width45inNot recorded—
Height66in44.1in▲ H1704+21.9 in · +50%
Operating Weight1,268lb507lb▲ H1704+761 lb · +150%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
TypeNot recordedMiddle Independent with electromagnetic clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Honda HF2417Difference
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 · 2nd percentile (32.3 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 · 1st percentile (507 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (73.2 in)
A · H1704B · HF2417Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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