Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs VST Shakti MT171

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
VSTVST Shakti MT171

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 711–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
Shakti MT17117 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +6.1 ci (+13%)
H170451.7 ci
Shakti MT17145.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 7th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +2 (+200%)
H17043
Shakti MT1711
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 2nd · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ Shakti MT171 higher · +496 lb (+39%)
H17041,268 lb
Shakti MT1711,764 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 31st · 711 models

H1704 (A)Shakti MT171 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
ManufacturerBolensVST—
ModelH1704Shakti MT171—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
ManufacturerIsekiVST—
ModelMitsubishi K3BNot recorded—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ Shakti MT171+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders31▲ H1704+2 · +200%
Displacement51.7ci45.6ci▲ H1704+6.1 ci · +13%
Bore2.7in3.9in▲ Shakti MT171+1.2 in · +44%
Stroke3.1in3.7in▲ Shakti MT171+0.6 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
Length76.8inNot recorded—
Width45inNot recorded—
Height66inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,268lb1,764lb▲ Shakti MT171+496 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704VST Shakti MT171Difference
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 · 7th percentile (45.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 2nd percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 31st percentile (1,764 lb)
A · H1704B · Shakti MT171Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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