Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212G vs Yanmar YM135

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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
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YanmarModel B

Yanmar YM135

Lawn and Garden

power
13 hp
displacement
38.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full YM135 specs
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YanmarYanmar YM135

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ YM135 higher · +1 hp (+8%)
3212G12 hp
YM13513 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212G is in the 16th percentile; YM135 is in the 22nd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YM135 higher · +9.9 ci (+35%)
3212G28.4 ci
YM13538.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212G is in the 19th percentile; YM135 is in the 45th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ YM135 higher · +1 (+100%)
3212G1
YM1352
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212G is in the 17th percentile; YM135 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ YM135 higher · +1 (+20%)
3212G5
YM1356
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

3212G is in the 38th percentile; YM135 is in the 50th · 152 models

3212G (A)YM135 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
ManufacturerBolensYanmar—
Model3212GYM135—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonYanmar—
Model2817072T73A—
Power Output12hp13hp▲ YM135+1 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,700RPM—
Cylinders12▲ YM135+1 · +100%
Displacement28.4ci38.3ci▲ YM135+9.9 ci · +35%
Bore3.4in2.9in▲ 3212G+0.5 in · +17%
Stroke3.1in3in▲ 3212G+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
TypeBelt-driven gear typeGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Length68.9inNot recorded—
Width34.3inNot recorded—
Height42.1inNot recorded—
Operating Weight463lb1,100lb▲ YM135+637 lb · +138%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Tread Width

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Rear TreadNot recorded6.2in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212GYanmar YM135Difference
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 · 45th percentile (38.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 38th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 67th percentile (1,100 lb)
A · 3212GB · YM135Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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