Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Cub Cadet 1250

Bolens 3212H ST120 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens 3212H ST120

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
28.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3212H ST120 specs
Cub Cadet 1250 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1250

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1250 specs
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1250

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212H ST12012 hp
125012 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; 1250 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1250 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
125029 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; 1250 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
12501
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; 1250 is in the 17th · 376 models

Width

▲ 1250 higher · +2.3 in (+7%)
3212H ST12034.3 in
125036.6 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor43.3 in

3212H ST120 is in the 9th percentile; 1250 is in the 21st · 269 models

3212H ST120 (A)1250 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212H ST1201250—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707K301AQS—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,400RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci▲ 1250+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 1250+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
LengthNot recorded68.9in—
Width34.3in36.6in▲ 1250+2.3 in · +7%
Height42.1in40.9in▲ 3212H ST120+1.2 in · +3%
Operating Weight463lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame
Speed 1Not recorded3,400rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry Disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1250Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 23rd percentile (29 ci)

Cylinders

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

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 21st percentile (36.6 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 40th percentile (42.1 in)B · 21st percentile (40.9 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · 1250Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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