Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Kubota B1550

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 B1550

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1550 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
KubotaKubota B1550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
B155017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; B1550 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1550 higher · +0.5 ci (<1%)
H170451.7 ci
B155052.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; B1550 is in the 11th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
B15503
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; B1550 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +44 lb (+4%)
H17041,268 lb
B15501,224 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; B1550 is in the 7th · 711 models

H1704 (A)B1550 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelH1704B1550—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelMitsubishi K3BD850-5B—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci52.2ci▲ B1550+0.5 ci · <1%
Bore2.7in2.8in▲ B1550+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear shift with dry single plate type clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
Length76.8in101in▲ B1550+24.2 in · +32%
Width45in43.3in▲ H1704+1.7 in · +4%
Height66in74.8in▲ B1550+8.8 in · +13%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,224lb▲ H1704+44 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded924rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded827lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedInternal-expanding type—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.8gal▲ H1704+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1550Difference
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 (52.2 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 · 7th percentile (1,224 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 32nd percentile (101 in)
A · H1704B · B1550Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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