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BolensModel A
Bolens 3212G
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 28.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens 3212G vs Sears Suburban 12
SearsModel B
Sears Suburban 12
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 27.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
SearsSears Suburban 12
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied3212G12 hp
Suburban 1212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
3212G is in the 16th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3212G higher · +0.8 ci (+3%)3212G28.4 ci
Suburban 1227.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
3212G is in the 19th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 19th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3212G1
Suburban 121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
3212G is in the 17th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ Suburban 12 higher · +1 (+20%)3212G5
Suburban 126
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
3212G is in the 38th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 50th · 152 models
3212G (A)Suburban 12 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Sears | — |
| Model | 3212G | Suburban 12 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Tecumseh | — |
| Model | 281707 | HH120 | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 28.4ci | 27.6ci | ▲ 3212G+0.8 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.5in | ▲ Suburban 12+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 2.9in | ▲ 3212G+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear type | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 65in | ▲ 3212G+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 34.3in | 34.6in | ▲ Suburban 12+0.3 in · <1% |
| Height | 42.1in | 39.4in | ▲ 3212G+2.7 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 463lb | 701lb | ▲ Suburban 12+238 lb · +51% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sears 3-Point (optional) | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Mechanical Band | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 38th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 48th percentile (701 lb)
A · 3212GB · Suburban 12Median Lawn and Garden Tractor