Bolens 1700G vs John Deere 317
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1700G and the John Deere 317 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Bolens 1700G is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1979 for the John Deere 317.
- The Bolens 1700G has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1700G | John Deere 317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1985 | 1979–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | — | 317 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | — | 175 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |