Bolens 1254 vs John Deere 112L
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1254 and the John Deere 112L deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The John Deere 112L is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1971 for the Bolens 1254.
- The Bolens 1254 is heavier: 292 kg versus 213 kg for the John Deere 112L.
- The Bolens 1254 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1254 | John Deere 112L | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1972 | 1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 292 kg | 213 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |