Simplicity 12FC42

The Simplicity 12FC42 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 147 lbs 66 kg.

Overview

	1990 - 1991 FC SeriesFront-mount mower FC Series Front-mount mower

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Front-mount mower
Original price was $2,899 in 1990

Variants
12FC	gear
12FH	hydrostatic
1312G	similar AGCO model

Simplicity 12FC42 Engine
12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...

Simplicity 12FC42 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	40 inches 101 cm
Weight	607 lbs 275 kg
Front tire	16x6.5-8
Rear tire	13x5.0-6
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	9
Battery CCA	200
Battery volts	12

References
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1990, by Simplicity
1990 Pocket Price List published in 1989, by Simplicity
1991 Pocket Price List published in 1990, by Simplicity

Engine

Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline

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

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Simplicity 12FC42 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear	13x5.0-6

Dimensions
Wheelbase	40 inches 101 cm
Length	64.25 inches*Tractor only 163 cm
	87.25 inches 221 cm
Width	38 inches 96 cm
Height (steering wheel)	40.5 inches 102 cm
Height (hood)	26.5 inches 67 cm
Weight	607 lbs 275 kg
Front axle	.75 inch diameter 19 mm

Attachments

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

Photos

Simplicity 12FC42 tractor photo