SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 1200 vs Simplicity 4212
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 1200 and the Simplicity 4212. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 12008.9 kW (11.9 HP)
Simplicity 42128.9 kW (11.9 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 1200 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Simplicity 4212 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) |
| Weight | 294.0 kg (648.2 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Creeper | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) | 160.0 cm (63.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1974-1980 | 1987-1989 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K301AQS | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.0 cu in.) | 468 cc (28.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 8.71 cm (3.43 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 515 RPM | — |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 3.400 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Spark Plug | Champion H-10 | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 104.0 cm (40.9 in.) | 100.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 39.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | 15.0 cm (Front axle: 8.7 in. (22.0 cm) Rear axle: 5.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 4.0 l (1.1 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W-30, 10W, 30 | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 6.9 MPH (11.1 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 4.7 MPH (7.6 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Dry disc or wet disc | — |
| Drawbar Category | Sleeve hitch | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 4.80/4.00-8, 6.50-8 | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12, 23×10.50-12 | Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8 |
| Width | — | 86.0 cm (33.9 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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