Cub Cadet 1210 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1210 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 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1210.
- The Cub Cadet 1210 is heavier: 313 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 1210 | Simplicity 12.5FCH42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1989 | 1992–1994 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 313 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1210 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Cub Cadet 1210 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1210 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1210.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1210 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Cub Cadet 1210 is heavier: 313 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 12.5FCH42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1210 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".