Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G212 G2102 vs Cub Cadet 2182

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BolensModel A

Bolens G212 G2102

Sub-Compact

power
21 hp
displacement
71.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full G212 G2102 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 2182

Lawn and Garden

power
21.1 hp
displacement
36.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2182 specs
BolensBolens G212 G2102
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Cub CadetCub Cadet 2182

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ 2182 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
G212 G210221 hp
218221.1 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G212 G2102 is in the 28th percentile; 2182 is in the 29th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G212 G2102 higher · +34.8 ci (+95%)
G212 G210271.4 ci
218236.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G212 G2102 is in the 34th percentile; 2182 is in the 3rd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G212 G21023
21823
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G212 G2102 is in the 50th percentile; 2182 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G212 G2102 higher · +450 lb (+40%)
G212 G21021,588 lb
21821,138 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G212 G2102 is in the 27th percentile; 2182 is in the 5th · 711 models

G212 G2102 (A)2182 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG212 G21022182—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuKubota—
ModelE3AF10.6 L, 600 cm2, (36.6 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine—
Power Output21hp21.1hp▲ 2182+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement71.4ci36.6ci▲ G212 G2102+34.8 ci · +95%
Bore3in2.5in▲ G212 G2102+0.5 in · +20%
Stroke3.4in2.4in▲ G212 G2102+1 in · +42%

Transmission

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
TypeGearShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
Length106in78.3in▲ G212 G2102+27.7 in · +35%
Width42.9in43.3in▲ 2182+0.4 in · <1%
Height75.2in47.2in▲ G212 G2102+28 in · +59%
Operating Weight1,588lb1,138lb▲ G212 G2102+450 lb · +40%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
Coolant1.9gal1gal▲ G212 G2102+0.9 gal · +90%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G212 G2102Cub Cadet 2182Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 28th percentile (21 hp)B · 29th percentile (21.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 34th percentile (71.4 ci)B · 3rd percentile (36.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 27th percentile (1,588 lb)B · 5th percentile (1,138 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 38th percentile (106 in)B · 4th percentile (78.3 in)
A · G212 G2102B · 2182Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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