Cub Cadet 1215 vs Simplicity 5212.5
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1215 and the Simplicity 5212.5 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1215 is heavier: 218 kg versus 168 kg for the Simplicity 5212.5.
- The Cub Cadet 1215 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1215 | Simplicity 5212.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1987 | 1987–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 218 kg | 168 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1215 or the Simplicity 5212.5?
The Cub Cadet 1215 and the Simplicity 5212.5 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1215 or the Simplicity 5212.5?
The Cub Cadet 1215 is heavier: 218 kg versus 168 kg for the Simplicity 5212.5.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1215 or the Simplicity 5212.5?
The Cub Cadet 1215 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".