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Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity 12FCH42
Verdict: Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity 12FCH42
The Simplicity 12FC42 and the Simplicity 12FCH42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Simplicity 12FC42 is the lighter machine (275 kg vs 282 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
12FC
gearReference
gearReference
12FH
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
1312G
similar AGCO modelReference
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1312H
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similar AGCO modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
oiled foamReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Weight
66 kgReference
66 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Length
221 cmReference
221 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
102 cmReference
Height (hood)
67 cmReference
67 cmReference
Front axle
19 mmReference
19 mmReference
Simplicity 12FC42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
146 cmReference
146 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Simplicity 12FCH42 attachments
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.