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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 Yanmar YM173
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YanmarModel B
Yanmar YM173
Utility
- power
- 12.8 hp
- displacement
- 45.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
BolensBolens 3212G
vs
YanmarYanmar YM173
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ YM173 higher · +0.8 hp (+7%)3212G12 hp
YM17312.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
3212G is in the 16th percentile; YM173 is in the 21st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ YM173 higher · +17.4 ci (+61%)3212G28.4 ci
YM17345.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
3212G is in the 19th percentile; YM173 is in the 70th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3212G1
YM1731
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
3212G is in the 17th percentile; YM173 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ YM173 higher · +1 (+20%)3212G5
YM1736
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
3212G is in the 38th percentile; YM173 is in the 50th · 152 models
3212G (A)YM173 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 3212G | YM173 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Yanmar | — |
| Model | 281707 | S13T | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12.8hp | ▲ YM173+0.8 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 28.4ci | 45.8ci | ▲ YM173+17.4 ci · +61% |
| Bore | 3.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.1in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear type | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 82.3in | ▲ YM173+13.4 in · +19% |
| Width | 34.3in | 36.6in | ▲ YM173+2.3 in · +7% |
| Height | 42.1in | 65.4in | ▲ YM173+23.3 in · +55% |
| Operating Weight | 463lb | 1,345lb | ▲ YM173+882 lb · +190% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | 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 | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 3212G | Yanmar YM173 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 21st percentile (12.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 70th percentile (45.8 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 · 73rd percentile (1,345 lb)
A · 3212GB · YM173Median Lawn and Garden Tractor