Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs John Deere 650

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere 650

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full 650 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 650

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
65017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 650 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 650 higher · +0.4 ci (<1%)
H170451.7 ci
65052.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 650 is in the 11th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
6502
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 650 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 650 higher · +262 lb (+21%)
H17041,268 lb
6501,530 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 650 is in the 24th · 711 models

H1704 (A)650 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere—
ModelH1704650—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelMitsubishi K3B2T80UJ—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci52.1ci▲ 650+0.4 ci · <1%
Bore2.7in3.2in▲ 650+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.1in3.4in▲ 650+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear shift with dry disk clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
Length76.8in108in▲ 650+31.2 in · +41%
Width45in42.9in▲ H1704+2.1 in · +5%
Height66in77.2in▲ 650+11.2 in · +17%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,530lb▲ 650+262 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent and Transmission Type with over-running clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
Coolant1.1gal1gal▲ H1704+0.1 gal · +10%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704John Deere 650Difference
TypeOpen centerOpen 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 · 11th percentile (52.1 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 · 24th percentile (1,530 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 42nd percentile (108 in)
A · H1704B · 650Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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