Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Cub Cadet 127

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 127

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 127 specs
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 127

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212H ST12012 hp
12712 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; 127 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 127 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
12729 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; 127 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
1271
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; 127 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 127 higher · +187 lb (+40%)
3212H ST120463 lb
127650 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212H ST120 is in the 10th percentile; 127 is in the 43rd · 314 models

3212H ST120 (A)127 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212H ST120127—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707K301A—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci▲ 127+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 127+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
LengthNot recorded63.8in—
Width34.3in35.8in▲ 127+1.5 in · +4%
Height42.1in39.4in▲ 3212H ST120+2.7 in · +7%
Operating Weight463lb650lb▲ 127+187 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchFront PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded3,600rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCub Cadet three-point—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 127Difference
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 · 43rd percentile (650 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 15th percentile (35.8 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · 127Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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