Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Shibaura SP1840

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 SP1840

Sub-Compact

power
17.8 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full SP1840 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP1840

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ SP1840 higher · +0.8 hp (+5%)
H170417 hp
SP184017.8 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; SP1840 is in the 17th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SP1840 higher · +1.9 ci (+4%)
H170451.7 ci
SP184053.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; SP1840 is in the 12th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H17043
SP18403
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; SP1840 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ SP1840 higher · +11 lb (<1%)
H17041,268 lb
SP18401,279 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; SP1840 is in the 10th · 711 models

H1704 (A)SP1840 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelH1704SP1840—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelMitsubishi K3BS723—
Power Output17hp17.8hp▲ SP1840+0.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement51.7ci53.6ci▲ SP1840+1.9 ci · +4%
Bore2.7in2.8in▲ SP1840+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
TypeHydrostaticSynchromesh, Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
Length76.8in87.2in▲ SP1840+10.4 in · +14%
Width45in39.8in▲ H1704+5.2 in · +13%
Height66in48.2in▲ H1704+17.8 in · +37%
Operating Weight1,268lb1,279lb▲ SP1840+11 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
Coolant1.1gal0.9gal▲ H1704+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Shibaura SP1840Difference
TypeOpen centerNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 17th percentile (17.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 12th percentile (53.6 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 · 10th percentile (1,279 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 14th percentile (87.2 in)
A · H1704B · SP1840Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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