Bolens 1253 vs Wheel Horse Charger 12
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1253 and the Wheel Horse Charger 12 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Bolens 1253 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1968 for the Wheel Horse Charger 12.
- The Wheel Horse Charger 12 is heavier: 303 kg versus 292 kg for the Bolens 1253.
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1253 | Wheel Horse Charger 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1970 | 1968–1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 292 kg | 303 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | — | 36" |