Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 12.5FCH42

The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 1992 to 1994 as part of the FC Series. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic belt-driven transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 42-inch front-mount mower deck and an open operator station. It weighs 633 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.5-8 front and 13x5.0-6 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 200 CCA and 16 amps charging. Original price ranged from $3,900 to $3,950 during production years.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	13x5.0-6
Lawn/turf front	16x6.5-8

Engine

Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Air cleaner	paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke	2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Displacement	480 cc (29.3 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Starter volts	12
Engine manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Oil change interval	25 h

Variants

1313H	similar AGCO model

Dimensions

Width	38 inches (96 cm)
Length	64.25 inches (163 cm) Tractor only, 87.25 inches (221 cm) overall
Weight	633 lbs (287 kg)
Wheelbase	40 inches (101 cm)
Height (hood)	26.5 inches (67 cm)
Front axle diameter	.75 inch (19 mm)
Height (steering wheel)	40.5 inches (102 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	200
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	16

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Front-mount mower
Series	FC Series
Original price	$3,900 (1993), $3,950 (1994)
Years produced	1992 - 1994

Attachments

Blades	3-blade
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck	42" front-mount Simplicity 1691662
Deck weight	147 lbs (66 kg)
Cutting width	42 inches (106 cm)
Overall width	57.5 inches (146 cm)

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