Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Cub Cadet 1282

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 1282 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1282

Lawn and Garden

power
11.9 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1282 specs
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1282

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 3212H ST120 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
3212H ST12012 hp
128211.9 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; 1282 is in the 13th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1282 higher · +0.6 ci (+2%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
128229 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; 1282 is in the 23rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
12821
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; 1282 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1282 higher · +194 lb (+42%)
3212H ST120463 lb
1282657 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212H ST120 is in the 10th percentile; 1282 is in the 44th · 314 models

3212H ST120 (A)1282 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model3212H ST1201282—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model281707K301—
Power Output12hp11.9hp▲ 3212H ST120+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci29ci▲ 1282+0.6 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 1282+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
LengthNot recorded71.7in—
Width34.3in37.4in▲ 1282+3.1 in · +9%
Height42.1in42.9in▲ 1282+0.8 in · +2%
Operating Weight463lb657lb▲ 1282+194 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
Front Tire Size15x616.5x16—
Rear Tire Size20x810.5x23—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet 1282Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 13th percentile (11.9 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 · 44th percentile (657 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 26th percentile (37.4 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · 1282Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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