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Bolens 1254 vs Bolens FS 944
Verdict: Bolens 1254 vs Bolens FS 944
The Bolens 1254 and the Bolens FS 944 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Bolens FS 944 is the lighter machine (200 kg vs 292 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens FS 944 is the newer design (1988 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
StigaReference
air-cooledReference
Image courtesy of MikeReference
Distributor
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BolensReference
Engine
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
24.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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6.8 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
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Weight
292 kgReference
200 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
158 cmReference
220 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
292 kgReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Height
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109 cmReference
Bolens 1254 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5Reference
Battery CCA
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160Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Bolens 944 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.