Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Satoh Elk S550

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
BolensBolens H1704
vs
SatohSatoh Elk S550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
Elk S55017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Elk S550 higher · +8.6 ci (+17%)
H170451.7 ci
Elk S55060.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 18th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ Elk S550 higher · +1 (+33%)
H17043
Elk S5504
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 90th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ Elk S550 higher · +161 lb (+13%)
H17041,268 lb
Elk S5501,429 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; Elk S550 is in the 17th · 711 models

H1704 (A)Elk S550 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerBolensSatoh
ModelH1704Elk S550
CategorySub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
ManufacturerIsekiMazda
ModelMitsubishi K3BNot recorded
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,300RPMH1704+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34Elk S550+1 · +33%
Displacement51.7ci60.3ciElk S550+8.6 ci · +17%
Bore2.7in2.7inSame
Stroke3.1in2.7inH1704+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
Length76.8in103inElk S550+26.2 in · +34%
Width45in45inSame
Height66in51.6inH1704+14.4 in · +28%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,429lbElk S550+161 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.8galH1704+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Satoh Elk S550Difference
TypeOpen centerNot recorded

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 · 18th percentile (60.3 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 90th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 17th percentile (1,429 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 34th percentile (103 in)
A · H1704B · Elk S550Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens H1704Full spec pageSatoh Elk S550