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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 108
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 10.1 hp
- displacement
- 23.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 108 vs Simplicity 4212
SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 4212
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 28.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 5
Cub CadetCub Cadet 108
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 4212
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 4212 higher · +1.9 hp (+19%)10810.1 hp
421212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
108 is in the 10th percentile; 4212 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4212 higher · +4.7 ci (+20%)10823.9 ci
421228.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
108 is in the 13th percentile; 4212 is in the 20th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1081
42121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
108 is in the 17th percentile; 4212 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4212 higher · +2 (+67%)1083
42125
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
108 is in the 10th percentile; 4212 is in the 38th · 152 models
108 (A)4212 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Simplicity | — |
| Model | 108 | 4212 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | K241A | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 10.1hp | 12hp | ▲ 4212+1.9 hp · +19% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 23.9ci | 28.6ci | ▲ 4212+4.7 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.4in | ▲ 4212+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 3.1in | ▲ 4212+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 63in | ▲ 108+5.9 in · +9% |
| Width | 32.7in | 33.9in | ▲ 4212+1.2 in · +4% |
| Height | 40.9in | 39.4in | ▲ 108+1.5 in · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Front: Independent with mechanical clutch, Rear: Transmission PTO with dry disc clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 108 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 10th percentile (10.1 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 13th percentile (23.9 ci)B · 20th percentile (28.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 10th percentile (3)B · 38th percentile (5)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 6th percentile (63 in)
A · 108B · 4212Median Lawn and Garden Tractor