Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 12FCH42

The Simplicity 12FCH42 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 1990 to 1991 as part of the FC Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a 42-inch front-mount mower deck attachment and an open operator station. It weighs 622 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.5-8 front and 13x5.0-6 rear. The 12FCH42 was originally priced at $3,299 in 1990.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 12FCH42

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Air cleaner	oiled foam
Bore/Stroke	3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement	465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity	1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Power (gross)	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts	12
Oil change interval	25 h

Variants

12FC	gear
12FH	hydrostatic
1312H	similar AGCO model

Dimensions

Width	38 inches (96 cm)
Length	64.25 inches (163 cm) Tractor only, 87.25 inches (221 cm) total
Weight	622 lbs (282 kg)
Rear tire	13x5.0-6
Wheelbase	40 inches (101 cm)
Front tire	16x6.5-8
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	9

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	$3,299 in 1990
Years produced	1990 - 1991

Attachments

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

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