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Lawn Tractor · 1990Unverified

Simplicity 12FC42

Name: Simplicity 12FC42
Brand: Simplicity

Simplicity 12FC42 — FC Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Simplicity 12FC42 is a lawn tractor rated at 12 hp, positioning it centrally within its class for power output. Manufactured from 1990 to 1991, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, transmitting power via a hydrostatic transmission to two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the 12FC42 is 275 kg, and it is suitable for tasks involving approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

12 hp

Weight

275 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

52 rows

Recorded power

12 hp

Recorded weight

275 kg

Transmissions

5-speed gear

Production years

1990-1991

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerSimplicityReference

Front-mount mowerReference

Original price was $2,899 in 1990Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Mechanical band brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

12FCgearReference

12FHhydrostaticReference

1312Gsimilar AGCO modelReference

Engine

12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank7.6 LReference

Briggs & StrattonReference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Displacement28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)8.9 kWReference

Air cleaneroiled foamReference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity1.1 LReference

Oil change25 hReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference

Typebelt-driven gearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTOindependentReference

ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase101 cmReference

Weight275 kgReference

Front tire16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire13x5.0-6Reference

Weight66 kgReference

Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear13x5.0-6Reference

Length163 cmReference

Length221 cmReference

Width96 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)102 cmReference

Height (hood)67 cmReference

Front axle19 mmReference

Simplicity 12FC42 attachments

42" front-mount mower deckReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging amps9Reference

Battery CCA200Reference

Battery volts12Reference

42" Mower deck

Typefront-mount SimplicityReference

Type3-bladeReference

Cutting width106 cmReference

Overall width146 cmReference

Cut height3 to 10 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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