Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1250 vs Shibaura SD1300

Bolens 1250 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens 1250

Lawn and Garden

power
12.5 hp
displacement
28.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1250 specs
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD1300

Utility

power
12.8 hp
displacement
43.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full SD1300 specs
BolensBolens 1250
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1300

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

▲ SD1300 higher · +0.3 hp (+2%)
125012.5 hp
SD130012.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1250 is in the 20th percentile; SD1300 is in the 21st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD1300 higher · +14.2 ci (+49%)
125028.9 ci
SD130043.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1250 is in the 20th percentile; SD1300 is in the 56th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ SD1300 higher · +1 (+100%)
12501
SD13002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1250 is in the 17th percentile; SD1300 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ SD1300 higher · +194 lb (+20%)
1250974 lb
SD13001,168 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1250 is in the 62nd percentile; SD1300 is in the 69th · 314 models

1250 (A)SD1300 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
Model1250SD1300—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
ManufacturerWisconsinShibaura—
ModelS12DLEK752C—
Power Output12.5hp12.8hp▲ SD1300+0.3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM▲ 1250+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders12▲ SD1300+1 · +100%
Displacement28.9ci43.1ci▲ SD1300+14.2 ci · +49%
Bore3.5inNot recorded—
Stroke3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
Length71.7in82.4in▲ SD1300+10.7 in · +15%
WidthNot recorded37.8in—
Operating Weight974lb1,168lb▲ SD1300+194 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1250Shibaura SD1300Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 20th percentile (12.5 hp)B · 21st percentile (12.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 20th percentile (28.9 ci)B · 56th percentile (43.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 62nd percentile (974 lb)B · 69th percentile (1,168 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 78th percentile (82.4 in)
A · 1250B · SD1300Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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