Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens H1704 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

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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Wheel HorseModel B

Wheel Horse 417-A

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 417-A specs
BolensBolens H1704
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
H170417 hp
417-A17 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

H1704 is in the 15th percentile; 417-A is in the 15th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H1704 higher · +9.5 ci (+23%)
H170451.7 ci
417-A42.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

H1704 is in the 10th percentile; 417-A is in the 5th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ H1704 higher · +1 (+50%)
H17043
417-A2
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

H1704 is in the 50th percentile; 417-A is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ H1704 higher · +635 lb (+100%)
H17041,268 lb
417-A633 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

H1704 is in the 9th percentile; 417-A is in the 1st · 711 models

H1704 (A)417-A (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
ManufacturerBolensWheel Horse—
ModelH1704417-A—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
ManufacturerIsekiKohler—
ModelMitsubishi K3BKT17QS—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,600RPM▲ 417-A+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders32▲ H1704+1 · +50%
Displacement51.7ci42.2ci▲ H1704+9.5 ci · +23%
Bore2.7in3.1in▲ 417-A+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ H1704+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Length76.8in65in▲ H1704+11.8 in · +18%
Width45in37.8in▲ H1704+7.2 in · +19%
Height66in41.3in▲ H1704+24.7 in · +60%
Operating Weight1,268lb633lb▲ H1704+635 lb · +100%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve hitch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
Coolant1.1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens H1704Wheel Horse 417-ADifference
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)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 9th percentile (1,268 lb)B · 1st percentile (633 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 3rd percentile (76.8 in)B · 2nd percentile (65 in)
A · H1704B · 417-AMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens H1704Full spec pageWheel Horse 417-A