Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Cub Cadet 123

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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 123

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 123 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
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Cub CadetCub Cadet 123

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212G12 hp
12312 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; 123 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 123 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212G28.4 ci
12329 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; 123 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212G1
1231
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; 123 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 123 higher · +362 lb (+78%)
3212G463 lb
123825 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212G is in the 10th percentile; 123 is in the 55th · 314 models

3212G (A)123 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet
Model3212G123
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler
Model281707K301AS
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci123+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in123+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
Length68.9in63in3212G+5.9 in · +9%
Width34.3in33.1in3212G+1.2 in · +4%
Height42.1in39.8in3212G+2.3 in · +6%
Operating Weight463lb825lb123+362 lb · +78%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with mechanical clutch

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve Hitch

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDrum

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 123Difference
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 · 23rd percentile (29 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 55th percentile (825 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 6th percentile (63 in)
A · 3212GB · 123Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 3212GFull spec pageCub Cadet 123