Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Kubota L185

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 L185

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
45.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full L185 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
KubotaKubota L185

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
L18517 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; L185 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +6.4 ci (+14%)
H170451.7 ci
L18545.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; L185 is in the 6th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
L1852
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; L185 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ L185 higher · +327 lb (+26%)
H17041,268 lb
L1851,595 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; L185 is in the 28th · 711 models

H1704 (A)L185 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota
ModelH1704L185
CategorySub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota
ModelMitsubishi K3BZ751A
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPML185+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders32H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci45.3ciH1704+6.4 ci · +14%
Bore2.7in3inL185+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.1in3.2inL185+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
Length76.8in100inL185+23.2 in · +30%
Width45in53.9inL185+8.9 in · +20%
Height66in76inL185+10 in · +15%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,595lbL185+327 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm
Speed 2Not recorded700rpm
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
Coolant1.1gal1.4galL185+0.3 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Kubota L185Difference
TypeOpen centerOpen

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 · 6th percentile (45.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 28th percentile (1,595 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 30th percentile (100 in)
A · H1704B · L185Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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