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Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity SunRunner 12H
Verdict: Simplicity 12FC42 vs Simplicity SunRunner 12H
The Simplicity 12FC42 and the Simplicity SunRunner 12H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Simplicity SunRunner 12H is the lighter machine (239 kg vs 275 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 1987). 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
Image courtesy of Joe HancavizReference
Variants
12FC
gearReference
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12FH
hydrostaticReference
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1312G
similar AGCO modelReference
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12G
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gearReference
12H
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.42 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 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
25 hReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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Simplicity Multipurpose Hydraulic/Transmission OilReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanical ilder pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Weight
66 kgReference
239 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6-6.00Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
4.1/3.5-4Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
4.1/3.5-4Reference
Length
221 cmReference
212 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
106 cmReference
Height (hood)
67 cmReference
62 cmReference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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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
belt-driven 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 SunRunner 12H 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.