Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Cub Cadet 1250

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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
Cub Cadet 1250 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1250

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1250 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1250

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212G12 hp
125012 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; 1250 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1250 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212G28.4 ci
125029 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; 1250 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212G1
12501
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; 1250 is in the 17th · 376 models

Length

= Effectively tied
3212G68.9 in
125068.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

3212G is in the 38th percentile; 1250 is in the 38th · 316 models

3212G (A)1250 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212G1250—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707K301AQS—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,400RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci▲ 1250+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 1250+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
Length68.9in68.9inSame
Width34.3in36.6in▲ 1250+2.3 in · +7%
Height42.1in40.9in▲ 3212G+1.2 in · +3%
Operating Weight463lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame
Speed 1Not recorded3,400rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry Disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet 1250Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 21st percentile (36.6 in)
A · 3212GB · 1250Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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