SPECS / COMPARISON
Sears Suburban 12 vs Simplicity 4212
A detailed comparison of the Sears Suburban 12 and the Simplicity 4212. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Sears Suburban 128.9 kW (11.9 HP)
Simplicity 42128.9 kW (11.9 HP)
| Specification | Sears Suburban 12 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 | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) |
| Weight | 318.0 kg (701.1 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) | 160.0 cm (63.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1966-1971 | 1987-1989 |
| Engine Model | Tecumseh HH120 | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 453 cc (27.6 cu in.) | 468 cc (28.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.89 cm (3.50 in.) | 8.71 cm (3.43 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 100.0 cm (39.4 in.) | 100.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 39.4 in.) |
| Width | 88.0 cm (34.6 in.) | 86.0 cm (33.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 cm (43.3 in.) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 3.7 km/h (Forward: 6.0 MPH (9.7 km/h) Reverse: 2.3 MPH) | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 4.7 MPH (7.6 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical band | — |
| Drawbar Category | Sears 3-Point | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf1966: 4.80-81967-1971: 16.5.50-8 | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf1966: 7.50-121967-1969: 22.5×7.50-121970-1971: 23×7.50-12 | Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8 |
| Ground Clearance | — | 15.0 cm (Front axle: 8.7 in. (22.0 cm) Rear axle: 5.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) |
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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