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Bolens 1257 vs Bolens 2136
Verdict: Bolens 1257 vs Bolens 2136
The Bolens 1257 and the Bolens 2136 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Bolens 2136 is the lighter machine (176 kg vs 308 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 2136 is the newer design (1987 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
BolensReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
86 x 78 mmReference
Power
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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3.8 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 10Reference
Peerless 700Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
308 kgReference
176 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.00/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.00/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
160 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
63 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
308 kgReference
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Bolens 1257 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery CCA
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160Reference
Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idler pulleyReference
Bolens 2136 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Overall width
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114 cmReference
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.