Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 3212H ST120 vs Sears Suburban 12

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
BolensBolens 3212H ST120
vs
SearsSears Suburban 12

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
3212H ST12012 hp
Suburban 1212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3212H ST120 is in the 16th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3212H ST120 higher · +0.8 ci (+3%)
3212H ST12028.4 ci
Suburban 1227.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3212H ST120 is in the 19th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 19th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3212H ST1201
Suburban 121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3212H ST120 is in the 17th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Suburban 12 higher · +238 lb (+51%)
3212H ST120463 lb
Suburban 12701 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3212H ST120 is in the 10th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 48th · 314 models

3212H ST120 (A)Suburban 12 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
ManufacturerBolensSears—
Model3212H ST120Suburban 12—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonTecumseh—
Model281707HH120—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders11Same
Displacement28.4ci27.6ci▲ 3212H ST120+0.8 ci · +3%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ Suburban 12+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.9in▲ 3212H ST120+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
LengthNot recorded65in—
Width34.3in34.6in▲ Suburban 12+0.3 in · <1%
Height42.1in39.4in▲ 3212H ST120+2.7 in · +7%
Operating Weight463lb701lb▲ Suburban 12+238 lb · +51%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchNot recorded—

Tires

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSears 3-Point (optional)—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscMechanical Band—

Electrical

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 3212H ST120Sears Suburban 12Difference
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 · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 10th percentile (463 lb)B · 48th percentile (701 lb)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 9th percentile (34.3 in)B · 10th percentile (34.6 in)
A · 3212H ST120B · Suburban 12Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens 3212H ST120Full spec pageSears Suburban 12