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Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity Sovereign 3212H
Verdict: Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity Sovereign 3212H
The Simplicity 12FC42 and the Simplicity Sovereign 3212H 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 newer design (1990 vs 1970). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
990570
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gear with manual liftReference
990571
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gear with power liftReference
990572
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hydro with manual liftReference
990573
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hydro with power 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
30.16 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
mechanial idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
66 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
221 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
87 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
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Height (hood)
67 cmReference
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Front axle
19 mmReference
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Height
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95 cmReference
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
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Overall width
146 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Simplicity 3212H 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.