Cub Cadet 1238 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1238 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is heavier: 287 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.
- The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1238 | Simplicity 12.5FCH42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1993 | 1992–1994 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 157 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Cub Cadet 1238 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is heavier: 287 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".