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Bush Hog HD-12 vs Bush Hog V4-10
Verdict: Bush Hog HD-12 vs Bush Hog V4-10
The Bush Hog HD-12 and the Bush Hog V4-10 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 V4-10 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). In short: choose the Bush Hog HD-12 for outright pulling power, or the Bush Hog V4-10 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
12 hp
10 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
3.8 LReference
Displacement
27.66 ciReference
23.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
7.5 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
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Type A ATFReference
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Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 cmReference
124 cmReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
205 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
83 cmReference
Front tread
78 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
83/96 cmReference
62/77 cmReference
Weight
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290 kgReference
Ag front
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4.80/4.00-8Reference
Ag rear
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6.00-12Reference
Height
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98 cmReference
Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Bush Hog HD-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Bush Hog V4-10 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.