Cub Cadet 1340 vs Simplicity 12FC42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1340 and the Simplicity 12FC42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1340 is heavier: 282 kg versus 275 kg for the Simplicity 12FC42.
- The Simplicity 12FC42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1340 | Simplicity 12FC42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1990–1991 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 282 kg | 275 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1340 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Cub Cadet 1340 and the Simplicity 12FC42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1340 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Cub Cadet 1340 is heavier: 282 kg versus 275 kg for the Simplicity 12FC42.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1340 or the Simplicity 12FC42?
The Simplicity 12FC42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".