Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Simplicity 7117

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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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 7117

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7117 specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 7117

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 757–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
711717 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 7117 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +9.5 ci (+23%)
H170451.7 ci
711742.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 7117 is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
71172
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 7117 is in the 11th · 802 models

H1704 (A)7117 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelH17047117—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKohler—
ModelMitsubishi K3BKT-17—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci42.2ci▲ H1704+9.5 ci · +23%
Bore2.7in3.1in▲ 7117+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
Length76.8inNot recorded—
Width45inNot recorded—
Height66inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,268lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Simplicity 7117Difference
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 · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)
A · H1704B · 7117Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens H1704Full spec pageSimplicity 7117