Cub Cadet 1220 vs Simplicity 4212
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1220 and the Simplicity 4212 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1220 is heavier: 229 kg versus 186 kg for the Simplicity 4212.
- The Cub Cadet 1220 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1220 | Simplicity 4212 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1987 | 1987–1989 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 229 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1220 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Cub Cadet 1220 and the Simplicity 4212 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1220 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Cub Cadet 1220 is heavier: 229 kg versus 186 kg for the Simplicity 4212.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1220 or the Simplicity 4212?
The Cub Cadet 1220 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".