Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Holder A15

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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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HolderModel B

Holder A15

Sub-Compact

power
12 hp
displacement
33.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full A15 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
HolderHolder A15

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212G12 hp
A1512 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; A15 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A15 higher · +5.2 ci (+18%)
3212G28.4 ci
A1533.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; A15 is in the 32nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212G1
A151
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; A15 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ A15 higher · +1 (+20%)
3212G5
A156
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; A15 is in the 50th · 152 models

3212G (A)A15 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
ManufacturerBolensHolder
Model3212GA15
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonHolder
Model281707HD1
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci33.6ciA15+5.2 ci · +18%
Bore3.4in3.5inA15+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in3.5inA15+0.4 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
Length68.9in74.8inA15+5.9 in · +9%
Width34.3in24.8in3212G+9.5 in · +38%
Height42.1in37in3212G+5.1 in · +14%
Operating Weight463lb1,091lbA15+628 lb · +136%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypeManualNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type2WD4WD
Steering TypeManualNot recorded
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded
CoolantNot recorded1gal

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GHolder A15Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded

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 · 32nd percentile (33.6 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 · 66th percentile (1,091 lb)
A · 3212GB · A15Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 3212GFull spec pageHolder A15