Cub Cadet 680 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 680

Cub Cadet 680

12 HP · 1982–1984

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Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Simplicity 12.5FCH42

12 HP · 1992–1994

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 680 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 1982 for the Cub Cadet 680.
  • The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 680Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1982–19841992–1994
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight287 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase111 cm101 cm
Length182 cm163 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 680 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?

The Cub Cadet 680 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 680 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?

The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 680.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 680 or the Simplicity 12.5FCH42?

The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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