Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Shibaura SE1340

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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
Shibaura SE1340 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SE1340

Utility

power
13 hp
displacement
43.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
10
Full SE1340 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
ShibauraShibaura SE1340

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ SE1340 higher · +1 hp (+8%)
3212G12 hp
SE134013 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; SE1340 is in the 22nd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SE1340 higher · +14.7 ci (+52%)
3212G28.4 ci
SE134043.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; SE1340 is in the 56th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ SE1340 higher · +1 (+100%)
3212G1
SE13402
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; SE1340 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ SE1340 higher · +5 (+100%)
3212G5
SE134010
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; SE1340 is in the 91st · 152 models

3212G (A)SE1340 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
Model3212GSE1340—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonShibaura—
Model281707LEK 752C—
Power Output12hp13hp▲ SE1340+1 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders12▲ SE1340+1 · +100%
Displacement28.4ci43.1ci▲ SE1340+14.7 ci · +52%
Bore3.4in3in▲ 3212G+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3.1in3.2inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
Length68.9in95in▲ SE1340+26.1 in · +38%
Width34.3in42.1in▲ SE1340+7.8 in · +23%
Height42.1in49in▲ SE1340+6.9 in · +16%
Operating Weight463lb1,122lb▲ SE1340+659 lb · +142%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SE1340Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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 · 67th percentile (1,122 lb)
A · 3212GB · SE1340Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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