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Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity Landlord 2012
Verdict: Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity Landlord 2012
The Simplicity 12FC42 and the Simplicity Landlord 2012 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 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 12FC42 is the newer design (1990 vs 1967). 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
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
990399
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mechanical liftReference
990400
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hydraulic liftReference
12FC
gearReference
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12FH
hydrostaticReference
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1312G
similar AGCO modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
23.94 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
78 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
66 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
4.80-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
8.50-12Reference
Length
221 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (hood)
67 cmReference
83 cmReference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Shipping weight
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312 kgReference
Simplicity 12FC42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
146 cmReference
120 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
4 to 7 cmReference
Simplicity Landlord 2012 attachments
Attachment overview
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.