Compare/Simplicity 12.5FCH42 vs Simplicity Regent 12.5G

Simplicity 12.5FCH42 vs Simplicity Regent 12.5G

Verdict: Simplicity 12.5FCH42 vs Simplicity Regent 12.5G

The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 and the Simplicity Regent 12.5G are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Simplicity Regent 12.5G is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 287 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Regent 12.5G holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Regent 12.5G is the newer design (1993 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

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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12.5G

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gearReference

12.5H

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hydrostaticReference

512G

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similar AGCO modelReference

2512G

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

8.3 LReference

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.3 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

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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PeerlessReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

101 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

66 kgReference

42 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6.00x6Reference

Rear tire

13x5.0-6Reference

18x6.60x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6.00x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13x5.0-6Reference

18x6.60x6Reference

Length

221 cmReference

165 cmReference

Width

96 cmReference

85 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

102 cmReference

99 cmReference

Height (hood)

67 cmReference

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Front axle

19 mmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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15 cmReference

Simplicity 12.5FCH42 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

3Reference

Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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39Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

91 cmReference

Overall width

146 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Simplicity Regent 12.5G attachments

Regent 12.5G Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

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.