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Bolens FS 944 vs Bolens G-12 1255
Verdict: Bolens FS 944 vs Bolens G-12 1255
The Bolens FS 944 and the Bolens G-12 1255 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 299 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens FS 944 holds more fuel (6.8 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens FS 944 is the newer design (1988 vs 1976). 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
Distributor
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Manufacturer
StigaReference
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air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
24.4 ciReference
27.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
89 x 73 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.5 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
200 kgReference
299 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
220 cmReference
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Width
137 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
101 cmReference
Wheelbase
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107 cmReference
Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Bolens 944 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5Reference
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Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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42Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
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Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Bolens G-12 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.


