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Bush Hog D4-10 vs Bush Hog HD-12
Verdict: Bush Hog D4-10 vs Bush Hog HD-12
The Bush Hog D4-10 and the Bush Hog HD-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bush Hog HD-12 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 10 hp. Bush Hog HD-12 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bush Hog HD-12 is the newer design (1967 vs 1966). In short: choose the Bush Hog HD-12 for outright pulling power, or the Bush Hog D4-10 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Bush Hog
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bush Hog
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Bush HogReference
Bush HogReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
20.2 ciReference
27.66 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 67 mmReference
89 x 73 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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3.8 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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Type A ATFReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
290 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
27x8.50-15Reference
Ag front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
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Ag rear
6.00-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
27x8.50-15Reference
Length
172 cmReference
205 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Front tread
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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83/96 cmReference
Bush Hog D4-10 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
HW-12
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turf tiresReference
Bush Hog HD-12 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.