Cub Cadet 1204 vs Simplicity 3012

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1204

Cub Cadet 1204

12 HP · 1987–1988

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Simplicity 3012

Simplicity 3012

12 HP · 1968

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1204 and the Simplicity 3012 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1204 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1968 for the Simplicity 3012.
  • The Simplicity 3012 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1204Simplicity 3012
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1987–19881968
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight—333 kg
Drive2WD—
TransmissionGearCVT
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm121 cm
Length182 cm182 cm
Mower deck38"48"

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