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Simplicity 12RTH vs Simplicity Landlord 2012
Verdict: Simplicity 12RTH vs Simplicity Landlord 2012
The Simplicity 12RTH and the Simplicity Landlord 2012 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 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 12RTH is the newer design (1992 vs 1967). 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
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
990399
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mechanical liftReference
990400
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hydraulic liftReference
126RTG
gearReference
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12RTH
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
23.94 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
78 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
—
25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
indepenentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
4.80-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
4.80-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
8.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height
100 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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113 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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93 cmReference
Height (hood)
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83 cmReference
Shipping weight
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312 kgReference
Simplicity 12RTH attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
4 to 7 cmReference
Simplicity Landlord 2012 attachments
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Overall width
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120 cmReference
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.