Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1250 vs Yanmar YM173

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
Image not recorded
YanmarModel B

Yanmar YM173

Utility

power
12.8 hp
displacement
45.8 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full YM173 specs
BolensBolens 1250
vs
YanmarYanmar YM173

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

▲ YM173 higher · +0.3 hp (+2%)
125012.5 hp
YM17312.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1250 is in the 20th percentile; YM173 is in the 21st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YM173 higher · +16.9 ci (+58%)
125028.9 ci
YM17345.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1250 is in the 20th percentile; YM173 is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12501
YM1731
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1250 is in the 17th percentile; YM173 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ YM173 higher · +371 lb (+38%)
1250974 lb
YM1731,345 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1250 is in the 62nd percentile; YM173 is in the 73rd · 314 models

1250 (A)YM173 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
ManufacturerBolensYanmar—
Model1250YM173—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
ManufacturerWisconsinYanmar—
ModelS12DS13T—
Power Output12.5hp12.8hp▲ YM173+0.3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,100RPM▲ 1250+1,500 RPM · +71%
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.9ci45.8ci▲ YM173+16.9 ci · +58%
Bore3.5inNot recorded—
Stroke3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
Length71.7in82.3in▲ YM173+10.6 in · +15%
WidthNot recorded36.6in—
HeightNot recorded65.4in—
Operating Weight974lb1,345lb▲ YM173+371 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
Hitch Category0Category 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1250Yanmar YM173Difference
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 · 70th percentile (45.8 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 62nd percentile (974 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,345 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 78th percentile (82.3 in)
A · 1250B · YM173Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 1250Full spec pageYanmar YM173