Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Kubota A-17

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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KubotaModel B

Kubota A-17

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full A-17 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
KubotaKubota A-17

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

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Engine Power

▲ H1704 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
H170417 hp
A-1716.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; A-17 is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A-17 higher · +9.4 ci (+18%)
H170451.7 ci
A-1761.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; A-17 is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
A-173
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; A-17 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ A-17 higher · +187 lb (+15%)
H17041,268 lb
A-171,455 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; A-17 is in the 19th · 711 models

H1704 (A)A-17 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota
ModelH1704A-17
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota
ModelMitsubishi K3BD1005
Power Output17hp16.8hpH1704+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci61.1ciA-17+9.4 ci · +18%
Bore2.7in3inA-17+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in2.9inH1704+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
TypeHydrostaticManual

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
Length76.8in99.6inA-17+22.8 in · +30%
Width45in40.9inH1704+4.1 in · +10%
Height66in49.2inH1704+16.8 in · +34%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,455lbA-17+187 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 0

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Kubota A-17Difference
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 · 14th percentile (16.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 21st percentile (61.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 19th percentile (1,455 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 29th percentile (99.6 in)
A · H1704B · A-17Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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