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Simplicity 5212.5 vs Simplicity Regent 12.5G
Verdict: Simplicity 5212.5 vs Simplicity Regent 12.5G
The Simplicity 5212.5 and the Simplicity Regent 12.5G are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Simplicity 5212.5 is the lighter machine (168 kg vs 186 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Regent 12.5G is the newer design (1993 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
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
5212.5
gear driveReference
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5212.5H
hydrostaticReference
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12.5G
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gearReference
12.5H
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hydrostaticReference
512G
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similar AGCO modelReference
2512G
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
PeerlessReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
122 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
168 kgReference
42 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-10Reference
18x6.60x6Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8.00-10Reference
15x6.00x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-10Reference
18x6.60x6Reference
Length
168 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
99 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
25 cmReference
22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Simplicity 5212.5 attachments
5212.5 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
39Reference
39Reference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Simplicity Regent 12.5G attachments
Regent 12.5G Serial Number Location
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 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.