Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Cub Cadet 126

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
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 126

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
3
Full 126 specs
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 126

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212H ST12012 hp
12612 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; 126 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 126 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
12629 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; 126 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
1261
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; 126 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 126 higher · +177 lb (+38%)
3212H ST120463 lb
126640 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212H ST120 is in the 10th percentile; 126 is in the 41st · 314 models

3212H ST120 (A)126 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212H ST120126—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707K301A—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci▲ 126+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 126+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
LengthNot recorded63.8in—
Width34.3in35.8in▲ 126+1.5 in · +4%
Height42.1in39.4in▲ 3212H ST120+2.7 in · +7%
Operating Weight463lb640lb▲ 126+177 lb · +38%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchTransmission with dry disc clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded3,600rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded515rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 126Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen operator stationSame

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)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 41st percentile (640 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 15th percentile (35.8 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · 126Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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