BolensModel A
Bolens 1250
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12.5 hp
- displacement
- 28.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens 1250 vs Cub Cadet 123
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 123
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens 1250
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 123
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 1250 higher · +0.5 hp (+4%)125012.5 hp
12312 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1250 is in the 20th percentile; 123 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 123 higher · +0.1 ci (<1%)125028.9 ci
12329 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1250 is in the 20th percentile; 123 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12501
1231
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1250 is in the 17th percentile; 123 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1250 higher · +149 lb (+18%)1250974 lb
123825 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1250 is in the 62nd percentile; 123 is in the 55th · 314 models
1250 (A)123 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | 1250 | 123 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wisconsin | Kohler | — |
| Model | S12D | K301AS | — |
| Power Output | 12.5hp | 12hp | ▲ 1250+0.5 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 28.9ci | 29ci | ▲ 123+0.1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.4in | ▲ 1250+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3in | 3.3in | ▲ 123+0.3 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 63in | ▲ 1250+8.7 in · +14% |
| Width | Not recorded | 33.1in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 39.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 974lb | 825lb | ▲ 1250+149 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet 123 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open Operator Station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 20th percentile (12.5 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 20th percentile (28.9 ci)B · 23rd percentile (29 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 62nd percentile (974 lb)B · 55th percentile (825 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 6th percentile (63 in)
A · 1250B · 123Median Lawn and Garden Tractor