Cub Cadet 126 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 126 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 1969 for the Cub Cadet 126.
- The Cub Cadet 126 is heavier: 290 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 126 | Simplicity 12.5FCH42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1969–1971 | 1992–1994 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 162 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 126 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Cub Cadet 126 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 126 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1969 for the Cub Cadet 126.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 126 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Cub Cadet 126 is heavier: 290 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 12.5FCH42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 126 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?
The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".