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Simplicity 12FCH42 vs Simplicity Sovereign 3212V
Verdict: Simplicity 12FCH42 vs Simplicity Sovereign 3212V
The Simplicity 12FCH42 and the Simplicity Sovereign 3212V are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Simplicity 12FCH42 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity 12FCH42 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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1312H
similar AGCO modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
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
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 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 12FCH42 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 hydrostaticReference
CVT gearReference
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 3212V 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.