Cub Cadet 1200 vs Simplicity 12FC42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Simplicity 12FC42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Simplicity 12FC42 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1200.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 is heavier: 294 kg versus 275 kg for the Simplicity 12FC42.
- The Simplicity 12FC42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1200 | Simplicity 12FC42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1980 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 294 kg | 275 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
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