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Bolens 2136 vs Bolens H12XL 1258
Verdict: Bolens 2136 vs Bolens H12XL 1258
The Bolens 2136 and the Bolens H12XL 1258 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 317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens H12XL 1258 holds more fuel (6.1 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 2136 is the newer design (1987 vs 1980). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
6.1 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
21.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 78 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RL85Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 700Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
176 kgReference
317 kgReference
Front tire
4.00/3.50x4Reference
16/6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23/8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00/3.50x4Reference
16/6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23/8.50-12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
179 cmReference
Width
63 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
111 cmReference
Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Bolens 2136 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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Overall width
114 cmReference
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Bolens H12XL attachments
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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.


