Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Kubota B1-17

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
Kubota B1-17 Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota B1-17

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
56.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full B1-17 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
KubotaKubota B1-17

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
B1-1717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; B1-17 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1-17 higher · +4.9 ci (+9%)
H170451.7 ci
B1-1756.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; B1-17 is in the 15th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
B1-173
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; B1-17 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ B1-17 higher · +165 lb (+13%)
H17041,268 lb
B1-171,433 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; B1-17 is in the 17th · 711 models

H1704 (A)B1-17 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelH1704B1-17—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelMitsubishi K3BD950—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci56.6ci▲ B1-17+4.9 ci · +9%
Bore2.7in3in▲ B1-17+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
TypeHydrostaticUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
Length76.8in92.1in▲ B1-17+15.3 in · +20%
Width45in45.3in▲ B1-17+0.3 in · <1%
Height66in49.2in▲ H1704+16.8 in · +34%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,433lb▲ B1-17+165 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Tires

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded4.00-12—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded8.3-22—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1-17Difference
TypeOpen centerNot recorded—

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 · 15th percentile (56.6 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 · 17th percentile (1,433 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 18th percentile (92.1 in)
A · H1704B · B1-17Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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