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 HDS 2135
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet HDS 2135
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12.5 hp
- displacement
- 24.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens 1250
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2135
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied125012.5 hp
HDS 213512.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1250 is in the 20th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 20th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1250 higher · +4.6 ci (+19%)125028.9 ci
HDS 213524.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1250 is in the 20th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 15th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12501
HDS 21351
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1250 is in the 17th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1250 higher · +412 lb (+73%)1250974 lb
HDS 2135562 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1250 is in the 62nd percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 30th · 314 models
1250 (A)HDS 2135 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | 1250 | HDS 2135 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wisconsin | Kohler | — |
| Model | S12D | Command CH12.5 | — |
| Power Output | 12.5hp | 12.5hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 28.9ci | 24.3ci | ▲ 1250+4.6 ci · +19% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.4in | ▲ 1250+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.6in | ▲ 1250+0.4 in · +15% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 71.7in | Same |
| Width | Not recorded | 44.9in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 41.7in | — |
| Operating Weight | 974lb | 562lb | ▲ 1250+412 lb · +73% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | 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 · 20th percentile (12.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 20th percentile (28.9 ci)B · 15th percentile (24.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 62nd percentile (974 lb)B · 30th percentile (562 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 1250B · HDS 2135Median Lawn and Garden Tractor