BolensModel A
Bolens H1704
Sub-Compact
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 51.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Bolens H1704 vs Wheel Horse 417-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedH170417 hp
417-817 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 417-8 is in the 15th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ H1704 higher · +9.5 ci (+23%)H170451.7 ci
417-842.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 417-8 is in the 5th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)H17043
417-82
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 417-8 is in the 11th · 802 models
Operating Weight
▲ H1704 higher · +684 lb (+117%)H17041,268 lb
417-8584 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb
H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 417-8 is in the 1st · 711 models
H1704 (A)417-8 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | H1704 | 417-8 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Kohler | — |
| Model | Mitsubishi K3B | KT17QS | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ 417-8+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 | ▲ H1704+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 51.7ci | 42.2ci | ▲ H1704+9.5 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 2.7in | 3.1in | ▲ 417-8+0.4 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 2.8in | ▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76.8in | 65in | ▲ H1704+11.8 in · +18% |
| Width | 45in | 37.8in | ▲ H1704+7.2 in · +19% |
| Height | 66in | 41.3in | ▲ H1704+24.7 in · +60% |
| Operating Weight | 1,268lb | 584lb | ▲ H1704+684 lb · +117% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.1gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens H1704 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open center | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 15th percentile (17 hp)B · 15th percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 10th percentile (51.7 ci)B · 5th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 1st percentile (584 lb)
Length
median 113 inA · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (65 in)
A · H1704B · 417-8Median Sub-Compact Tractor