Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Cub Cadet 122

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BolensModel A

Bolens 3212G

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
28.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
5
Full 3212G specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 122

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29.1 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full 122 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
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Cub CadetCub Cadet 122

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212G12 hp
12212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; 122 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 122 higher · +0.7 ci (+2%)
3212G28.4 ci
12229.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; 122 is in the 25th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212G1
1221
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; 122 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 122 higher · +1 (+20%)
3212G5
1226
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; 122 is in the 50th · 152 models

3212G (A)122 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet
Model3212G122
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler
Model281707K301AS
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29.1ci122+0.7 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in122+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeShaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutch

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
Length68.9in63in3212G+5.9 in · +9%
Width34.3in33.1in3212G+1.2 in · +4%
Height42.1in39.8in3212G+2.3 in · +6%
Operating Weight463lb798lb122+335 lb · +72%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchFront: Independent / Rear: Transmission

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry disc

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 122Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 25th percentile (29.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 38th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 53rd percentile (798 lb)
A · 3212GB · 122Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 3212GFull spec pageCub Cadet 122