Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Mitsubishi MT285

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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MitsubishiModel B

Mitsubishi MT285

Sub-Compact

power
18.5 hp
displacement
54.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full MT285 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
MitsubishiMitsubishi MT285

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ MT285 higher · +1.5 hp (+9%)
H170417 hp
MT28518.5 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; MT285 is in the 19th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MT285 higher · +3.2 ci (+6%)
H170451.7 ci
MT28554.9 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; MT285 is in the 14th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
MT2853
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; MT285 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ MT285 higher · +110 lb (+9%)
H17041,268 lb
MT2851,378 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; MT285 is in the 15th · 711 models

H1704 (A)MT285 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
ManufacturerBolensMitsubishi—
ModelH1704MT285—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
ManufacturerIsekiMitsubishi—
ModelMitsubishi K3BK3C—
Power Output17hp18.5hp▲ MT285+1.5 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ MT285+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci54.9ci▲ MT285+3.2 ci · +6%
Bore2.7in2.8in▲ MT285+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke3.1in3.1inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
Length76.8in87.6in▲ MT285+10.8 in · +14%
Width45in38.2in▲ H1704+6.8 in · +18%
Height66in46.7in▲ H1704+19.3 in · +41%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,378lb▲ MT285+110 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
Coolant1.1gal1.3gal▲ MT285+0.2 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Mitsubishi MT285Difference
TypeOpen centerNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 19th percentile (18.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 14th percentile (54.9 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 · 15th percentile (1,378 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 15th percentile (87.6 in)
A · H1704B · MT285Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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