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Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Simplicity 12.5FCH42 tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Front PTO

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