Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Cub Cadet AGS 2130

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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 AGS 2130 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet AGS 2130

Lawn and Garden

power
12.5 hp
displacement
24.3 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full AGS 2130 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet AGS 2130

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ AGS 2130 higher · +0.5 hp (+4%)
3212G12 hp
AGS 213012.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; AGS 2130 is in the 20th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3212G higher · +4.1 ci (+17%)
3212G28.4 ci
AGS 213024.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; AGS 2130 is in the 15th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212G1
AGS 21301
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; AGS 2130 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ AGS 2130 higher · +1 (+20%)
3212G5
AGS 21306
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; AGS 2130 is in the 50th · 152 models

3212G (A)AGS 2130 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212GAGS 2130—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707Kohler Command CH12.5—
Power Output12hp12.5hp▲ AGS 2130+0.5 hp · +4%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci24.3ci▲ 3212G+4.1 ci · +17%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in2.6in▲ 3212G+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeShaft-driven gear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
Length68.9in71.7in▲ AGS 2130+2.8 in · +4%
Width34.3in44.9in▲ AGS 2130+10.6 in · +31%
Height42.1in41.7in▲ 3212G+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight463lb562lb▲ AGS 2130+99 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20x9—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GCub Cadet AGS 2130Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 20th percentile (12.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 15th percentile (24.3 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 · 31st percentile (562 lb)
A · 3212GB · AGS 2130Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 3212GFull spec pageCub Cadet AGS 2130