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Bush Hog D4-12 vs Bush Hog JB-2
Verdict: Bush Hog D4-12 vs Bush Hog JB-2
The Bush Hog D4-12 and the Bush Hog JB-2 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 JB-2 is the lighter machine (385 kg vs 471 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bush Hog D4-12 is the newer design (1971 vs 1969). 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
30.16 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
87 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
471 kgReference
385 kgReference
Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50-12Reference
Length
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194 cmReference
Width
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106 cmReference
Height
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115 cmReference
Bush Hog D4-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Bush Hog JB-2 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.