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Simplicity 12FCH42 vs Simplicity 12RTH

Verdict: Simplicity 12FCH42 vs Simplicity 12RTH

The Simplicity 12FCH42 and the Simplicity 12RTH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Simplicity 12RTH is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 282 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 12RTH holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity 12RTH is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). 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 12FCH42 Lawn Tractor
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity 12RTH Lawn Tractor
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Variants
12FC
gearReference
12FH
hydrostaticReference
1312H
similar AGCO modelReference
126RTG
gearReference
12RTH
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
8.3 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
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
indepenentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
Weight
66 kgReference
186 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
221 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
Height (hood)
67 cmReference
Front axle
19 mmReference
Height
100 cmReference
Simplicity 12FCH42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
146 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Simplicity 12RTH attachments
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.

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