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Bolens FS 944 vs Bolens H12XL 1258
Verdict: Bolens FS 944 vs Bolens H12XL 1258
The Bolens FS 944 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 FS 944 is the lighter machine (200 kg vs 317 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 6.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens FS 944 is the newer design (1988 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
Distributor
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Manufacturer
StigaReference
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air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.8 LReference
6.1 LReference
Displacement
24.4 ciReference
21.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
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
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 11Reference
Oil type
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SAE 30Reference
Dimensions
Weight
200 kgReference
317 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16/6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23/8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16/6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23/8.50-12Reference
Length
220 cmReference
179 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Wheelbase
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124 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
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Bolens H12XL attachments
Attachment overview
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.


