Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Shibaura Ford 1100

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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
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
ShibauraShibaura Ford 1100

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ Ford 1100 higher · +1 hp (+8%)
3212G12 hp
Ford 110013 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; Ford 1100 is in the 22nd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ford 1100 higher · +14.7 ci (+52%)
3212G28.4 ci
Ford 110043.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; Ford 1100 is in the 56th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Ford 1100 higher · +1 (+100%)
3212G1
Ford 11002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; Ford 1100 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ Ford 1100 higher · +5 (+100%)
3212G5
Ford 110010
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; Ford 1100 is in the 91st · 152 models

3212G (A)Ford 1100 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
Model3212GFord 1100—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonShibaura—
Model281707LEK752C2—
Power Output12hp13hp▲ Ford 1100+1 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders12▲ Ford 1100+1 · +100%
Displacement28.4ci43.1ci▲ Ford 1100+14.7 ci · +52%
Bore3.4in3in▲ 3212G+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3.1in3.2inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeGear shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
Length68.9in94.9in▲ Ford 1100+26 in · +38%
Width34.3in42in▲ Ford 1100+7.7 in · +22%
Height42.1in79in▲ Ford 1100+36.9 in · +88%
Operating Weight463lb1,231lb▲ Ford 1100+768 lb · +166%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchRear, transmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch Category I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded881lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura Ford 1100Difference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 22nd percentile (13 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 56th percentile (43.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 38th percentile (5)B · 91st percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,231 lb)
A · 3212GB · Ford 1100Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 3212GFull spec pageShibaura Ford 1100