
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

Lawn and Garden
Utility
How they compare
1250 is in the 20th percentile; SD1300 is in the 21st · 380 models
1250 is in the 20th percentile; SD1300 is in the 56th · 366 models
1250 is in the 17th percentile; SD1300 is in the 50th · 376 models
1250 is in the 62nd percentile; SD1300 is in the 69th · 314 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Shibaura | — |
| Model | 1250 | SD1300 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wisconsin | Shibaura | — |
| Model | S12D | LEK752C | — |
| Power Output | 12.5hp | 12.8hp | ▲ SD1300+0.3 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 1250+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ SD1300+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 28.9ci | 43.1ci | ▲ SD1300+14.2 ci · +49% |
| Bore | 3.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3in | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Gear | — |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 82.4in | ▲ SD1300+10.7 in · +15% |
| Width | Not recorded | 37.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 974lb | 1,168lb | ▲ SD1300+194 lb · +20% |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Bolens 1250 | Shibaura SD1300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
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