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Bush Hog D4-12 vs Bush Hog HD-12
Verdict: Bush Hog D4-12 vs Bush Hog HD-12
The Bush Hog D4-12 and the Bush Hog HD-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Bush Hog D4-12 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). 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
Bush Hog
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bush Hog
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 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
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
27.66 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
89 x 73 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
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
Weight
471 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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137 cmReference
Front tire
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4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
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27x8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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27x8.50-15Reference
Length
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205 cmReference
Width
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104 cmReference
Front tread
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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83/96 cmReference
Bush Hog D4-12 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.