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Bush Hog HD-12 vs Bush Hog JB-1
Verdict: Bush Hog HD-12 vs Bush Hog JB-1
The Bush Hog HD-12 and the Bush Hog JB-1 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bush Hog JB-1 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 12 hp. Bush Hog JB-1 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Bush Hog JB-1 is the newer design (1969 vs 1967). In short: choose the Bush Hog JB-1 for outright pulling power, or the Bush Hog HD-12 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
12 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Bush HogReference
Bush HogReference
horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
HW-12
turf tiresReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
90 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Type A ATFReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 cmReference
142 cmReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
205 cmReference
218 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
124 cmReference
Front tread
78 cmReference
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Rear tread
83/96 cmReference
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Weight
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457 kgReference
Height
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121 cmReference
Bush Hog HD-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Bush Hog JB-1 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.