Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Kubota KB17X

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 KB17X

Utility

power
16.8 hp
displacement
61.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full KB17X specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
KubotaKubota KB17X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ H1704 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
H170417 hp
KB17X16.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; KB17X is in the 14th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KB17X higher · +9.4 ci (+18%)
H170451.7 ci
KB17X61.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; KB17X is in the 21st · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
KB17X3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; KB17X is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ KB17X higher · +253 lb (+20%)
H17041,268 lb
KB17X1,521 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; KB17X is in the 23rd · 711 models

H1704 (A)KB17X (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelH1704KB17X—
CategorySub-CompactUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelMitsubishi K3BD1005—
Power Output17hp16.8hp▲ H1704+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci61.1ci▲ KB17X+9.4 ci · +18%
Bore2.7in3in▲ KB17X+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in2.9in▲ H1704+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
TypeHydrostaticPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
Length76.8in91.3in▲ KB17X+14.5 in · +19%
Width45in42.3in▲ H1704+2.7 in · +6%
Height66in73.6in▲ KB17X+7.6 in · +12%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,521lb▲ KB17X+253 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Kubota KB17XDifference
TypeOpen centerROPS—

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 · 23rd percentile (1,521 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 17th percentile (91.3 in)
A · H1704B · KB17XMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
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