Cub Cadet 1225 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1225 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is heavier: 287 kg versus 201 kg for the Cub Cadet 1225.
- The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1225 | Simplicity 12.5FCH42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1993 | 1992–1994 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 201 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Cub Cadet 1225 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is heavier: 287 kg versus 201 kg for the Cub Cadet 1225.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".