Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Kubota B4200

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota B4200

Utility

power
12.5 hp
displacement
34.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full B4200 specs
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KubotaKubota B4200

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ B4200 higher · +0.5 hp (+4%)
3212G12 hp
B420012.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; B4200 is in the 20th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ B4200 higher · +6.4 ci (+23%)
3212G28.4 ci
B420034.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; B4200 is in the 32nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ B4200 higher · +1 (+100%)
3212G1
B42002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; B4200 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ B4200 higher · +1 (+20%)
3212G5
B42006
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; B4200 is in the 50th · 152 models

3212G (A)B4200 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
Model3212GB4200—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKubota—
Model281707Z-600A—
Power Output12hp12.5hp▲ B4200+0.5 hp · +4%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders12▲ B4200+1 · +100%
Displacement28.4ci34.8ci▲ B4200+6.4 ci · +23%
Bore3.4in2.8in▲ 3212G+0.6 in · +21%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ 3212G+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
Length68.9in87.2in▲ B4200+18.3 in · +27%
Width34.3in33.1in▲ 3212G+1.2 in · +4%
Height42.1in44.1in▲ B4200+2 in · +5%
Operating Weight463lb970lb▲ B4200+507 lb · +110%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded860rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscExternal Expanding Type—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GKubota B4200Difference
TypeOpenOpen with two-post ROPS—

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 · 32nd percentile (34.8 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 62nd percentile (970 lb)
A · 3212GB · B4200Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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