Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Shibaura SP1740

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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SP1740

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SP1740 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1740

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 757–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
SP174017 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; SP1740 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1740 higher · +6.5 ci (+13%)
H170451.7 ci
SP174058.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; SP1740 is in the 17th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
SP17403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; SP1740 is in the 50th · 802 models

H1704 (A)SP1740 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelH1704SP1740—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelMitsubishi K3BNot recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci58.2ci▲ SP1740+6.5 ci · +13%
Bore2.7inNot recorded—
Stroke3.1inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
Length76.8inNot recorded—
Width45inNot recorded—
Height66inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,268lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1740Difference
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 · 17th percentile (58.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
A · H1704B · SP1740Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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