Cub Cadet 1200 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

12 HP · 1974–1980

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Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Simplicity 12.5FCH42

12 HP · 1992–1994

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1200.
  • The Cub Cadet 1200 is heavier: 294 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 12.5FCH42.
  • The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1974–19801992–1994
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight294 kg287 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1—
Wheelbase111 cm101 cm
Length175 cm163 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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