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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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens G12XL 1261
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh OH120 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.6 gal |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RL85 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.75x3.125 inches |
| Displacement | 345 cc |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Fuel tank metric | 6.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke metric | 70 x 79 mm |
| Oil capacity metric | 1.4 L |
| Power (gross) metric | 8.9 kW |
| Sparkplug gap metric | 0.762 mm |
| Displacement imperial | 21.1 ci |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Medium Frame Series |
| Production years | 1980 - 1981 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Height | 44 inches |
| Length | 70.75 inches |
| Weight | 703 lbs |
| Rear tire | 23/8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches |
| Front tire | 16/6.50-8 |
| Width metric | 92 cm |
| Height metric | 111 cm |
| Length metric | 179 cm |
| Weight metric | 318 kg |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches |
| Wheelbase metric | 124 cm |
| Ground clearance metric | 17 cm |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width / 106 cm, front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 38 inches width / 96 cm, single-stage, front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches / 106 cm, 3-blade |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches / 121 cm, 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Brand | Peerless |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil type | EP 90 Gear Lube |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts |
| Oil capacity metric | 1.4 L |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
|---|
Steering and brakes
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
