Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Kubota B1700

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 B1700

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
54.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full B1700 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
KubotaKubota B1700

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
B170017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; B1700 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B1700 higher · +3.1 ci (+6%)
H170451.7 ci
B170054.8 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; B1700 is in the 13th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
B17003
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; B1700 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ B1700 higher · +132 lb (+10%)
H17041,268 lb
B17001,400 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; B1700 is in the 16th · 711 models

H1704 (A)B1700 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelH1704B1700—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelMitsubishi K3BD905-D10—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci54.8ci▲ B1700+3.1 ci · +6%
Bore2.7in2.8in▲ B1700+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke3.1in2.9in▲ H1704+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
Length76.8in89.8in▲ B1700+13 in · +17%
Width45in39in▲ H1704+6 in · +15%
Height66in75.4in▲ B1700+9.4 in · +14%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,400lb▲ B1700+132 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedIntegral type power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,531rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,279lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedIntegral type power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc type—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.9gal▲ H1704+0.2 gal · +22%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Kubota B1700Difference
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 · 15th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 13th percentile (54.8 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 · 16th percentile (1,400 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 16th percentile (89.8 in)
A · H1704B · B1700Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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