Compare/Simplicity 12.5FCH42 vs Simplicity Coronet 13/30

Simplicity 12.5FCH42 vs Simplicity Coronet 13/30

Verdict: Simplicity 12.5FCH42 vs Simplicity Coronet 13/30

The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 and the Simplicity Coronet 13/30 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Simplicity Coronet 13/30 is the lighter machine (188 kg vs 287 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Coronet 13/30 is the newer design (2002 vs 1992). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$3,950 (1994 )Reference

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Variants

1313H

similar AGCO modelReference

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2413H

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

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Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

9.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper element with foam pre-cleanerReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

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Oil change

25 hReference

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Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydro GearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

101 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

66 kgReference

35 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

13x5.0-6Reference

Rear tire

13x5.0-6Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

13x5.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13x5.0-6Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Length

221 cmReference

154 cmReference

Width

96 cmReference

83 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

102 cmReference

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Height (hood)

67 cmReference

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Front axle

19 mmReference

SteelReference

Height

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104 cmReference

Rear axle

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19 mmReference

Simplicity 12.5FCH42 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

76 cmReference

Overall width

146 cmReference

91 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 9 cmReference

Simplicity Coronet 13/30 attachments

30" Mower deck

Cut positions

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infiniteReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.