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Simplicity 12LTG vs Simplicity Sovereign 3212V
Verdict: Simplicity 12LTG vs Simplicity Sovereign 3212V
The Simplicity 12LTG 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 12LTG holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity 12LTG 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
126LTG
gearReference
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12LTH
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 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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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
indepenentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanial idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
4 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
87 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
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Height
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95 cmReference
Simplicity 12LTG attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
CVT gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Simplicity 3212V attachments
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.