Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2135

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 HDS 2135 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet HDS 2135

Lawn and Garden

power
12.5 hp
displacement
24.3 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HDS 2135 specs
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
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Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2135

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

▲ HDS 2135 higher · +0.5 hp (+4%)
3212H ST12012 hp
HDS 213512.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 20th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3212H ST120 higher · +4.1 ci (+17%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
HDS 213524.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 15th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
HDS 21351
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HDS 2135 higher · +99 lb (+21%)
3212H ST120463 lb
HDS 2135562 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212H ST120 is in the 10th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 30th · 314 models

3212H ST120 (A)HDS 2135 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet
Model3212H ST120HDS 2135
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler
Model281707Command CH12.5
Power Output12hp12.5hpHDS 2135+0.5 hp · +4%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci24.3ci3212H ST120+4.1 ci · +17%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.1in2.6in3212H ST120+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
LengthNot recorded71.7in
Width34.3in44.9inHDS 2135+10.6 in · +31%
Height42.1in41.7in3212H ST120+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight463lb562lbHDS 2135+99 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscInternal expanding

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Cub Cadet HDS 2135Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 20th percentile (12.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 15th percentile (24.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 30th percentile (562 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 56th percentile (44.9 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · HDS 2135Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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