Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G212 G2102 vs Shibaura SX21

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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
Shibaura SX21 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SX21

Utility

power
21 hp
displacement
58.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SX21 specs
BolensBolens G212 G2102
vs
ShibauraShibaura SX21

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G212 G210221 hp
SX2121 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G212 G2102 is in the 28th percentile; SX21 is in the 28th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G212 G2102 higher · +13.2 ci (+23%)
G212 G210271.4 ci
SX2158.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G212 G2102 is in the 34th percentile; SX21 is in the 17th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G212 G21023
SX213
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G212 G2102 is in the 50th percentile; SX21 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G212 G2102 higher · +58 lb (+4%)
G212 G21021,588 lb
SX211,530 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G212 G2102 is in the 27th percentile; SX21 is in the 24th · 711 models

G212 G2102 (A)SX21 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelG212 G2102SX21—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuShibaura—
ModelE3AF1S753—
Power Output21hp21hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,000RPM▲ SX21+400 RPM · +15%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement71.4ci58.2ci▲ G212 G2102+13.2 ci · +23%
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke3.4in2.8in▲ G212 G2102+0.6 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
Length106in98in▲ G212 G2102+8 in · +8%
Width42.9in43.3in▲ SX21+0.4 in · <1%
Height75.2in90.1in▲ SX21+14.9 in · +20%
Operating Weight1,588lb1,530lb▲ G212 G2102+58 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
Coolant1.9gal0.9gal▲ G212 G2102+1 gal · +111%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G212 G2102Shibaura SX21Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 34th percentile (71.4 ci)B · 17th percentile (58.2 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 · 24th percentile (1,530 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 38th percentile (106 in)B · 27th percentile (98 in)
A · G212 G2102B · SX21Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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