Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Shibaura SU1301

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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 SU1301 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SU1301

Utility

power
13 hp
displacement
43.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SU1301 specs
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
ShibauraShibaura SU1301

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ SU1301 higher · +1 hp (+8%)
3212G12 hp
SU130113 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; SU1301 is in the 22nd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SU1301 higher · +14.7 ci (+52%)
3212G28.4 ci
SU130143.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; SU1301 is in the 56th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ SU1301 higher · +1 (+100%)
3212G1
SU13012
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; SU1301 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ SU1301 higher · +820 lb (+177%)
3212G463 lb
SU13011,283 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212G is in the 10th percentile; SU1301 is in the 70th · 314 models

3212G (A)SU1301 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
Model3212GSU1301—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonShibaura—
Model281707LEK 752C—
Power Output12hp13hp▲ SU1301+1 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders12▲ SU1301+1 · +100%
Displacement28.4ci43.1ci▲ SU1301+14.7 ci · +52%
Bore3.4in3in▲ 3212G+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3.1in3.2inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
Length68.9in82in▲ SU1301+13.1 in · +19%
Width34.3in38in▲ SU1301+3.7 in · +11%
Height42.1in70in▲ SU1301+27.9 in · +66%
Operating Weight463lb1,283lb▲ SU1301+820 lb · +177%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GShibaura SU1301Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

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)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,283 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 78th percentile (82 in)
A · 3212GB · SU1301Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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