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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 Wheel Horse 312-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 312-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 312-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied3212G12 hp
312-812 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
3212G is in the 16th percentile; 312-8 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 312-8 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)3212G28.4 ci
312-829 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
3212G is in the 19th percentile; 312-8 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3212G1
312-81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
3212G is in the 17th percentile; 312-8 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ 312-8 higher · +1 (+20%)3212G5
312-86
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
3212G is in the 38th percentile; 312-8 is in the 50th · 152 models
3212G (A)312-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 3212G | 312-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler | — |
| Model | 281707 | K301S | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 28.4ci | 29ci | ▲ 312-8+0.6 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 3.3in | ▲ 312-8+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear type | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 65in | ▲ 3212G+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 34.3in | 36.2in | ▲ 312-8+1.9 in · +6% |
| Height | 42.1in | 42.1in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 463lb | 547lb | ▲ 312-8+84 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
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 · 23rd percentile (29 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 · 27th percentile (547 lb)
A · 3212GB · 312-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor