Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens G12XL 1261

The Bolens G12XL 1261 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1981 as part of the Medium Frame Series. It features a 12 horsepower Tecumseh OH120 345cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-speed Peerless gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has a manual steering system, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It offers optional sleeve hitch and an independent front PTO with electric clutch. Dimensions include a 49 inch wheelbase, 70.75 inch length, 36.25 inch width, 44 inch height, and a weight of 703 lbs. Tires are 16/6.50-8 front and 23/8.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 38" single-stage front-mount snowblower.
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ModelG12XL 1261

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens G12XL 1261

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh OH120
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.6 gal
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion RL85
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke2.75x3.125 inches
Displacement345 cc
Oil capacity1.5 qts
Power (gross)12 hp
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches
Starter volts12
Fuel tank metric6.1 L
Bore/Stroke metric70 x 79 mm
Oil capacity metric1.4 L
Power (gross) metric8.9 kW
Sparkplug gap metric0.762 mm
Displacement imperial21.1 ci
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesMedium Frame Series
Production years1980 - 1981
Dimensions
Width36.25 inches
Height44 inches
Length70.75 inches
Weight703 lbs
Rear tire23/8.50-12
Wheelbase49 inches
Front tire16/6.50-8
Width metric92 cm
Height metric111 cm
Length metric179 cm
Weight metric318 kg
Ground clearance7 inches
Wheelbase metric124 cm
Ground clearance metric17 cm
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Blade42 inches width / 106 cm, front-mount
Snowblower38 inches width / 96 cm, single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches / 106 cm, 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches / 121 cm, 3-blade
Transmission
Typegear
BrandPeerless
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil typeEP 90 Gear Lube
Oil capacity1.5 qts
Oil capacity metric1.4 L
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (optional)
Steering and brakes
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent