Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 122 vs Simplicity 4212

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 122

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
29.1 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full 122 specs
Simplicity 4212 Tractor
SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 4212

Lawn and Garden

power
12 hp
displacement
28.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
5
Full 4212 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 122
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 4212

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
12212 hp
421212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

122 is in the 16th percentile; 4212 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 122 higher · +0.5 ci (+2%)
12229.1 ci
421228.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

122 is in the 25th percentile; 4212 is in the 20th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
1221
42121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

122 is in the 17th percentile; 4212 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 122 higher · +1 (+20%)
1226
42125
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

122 is in the 50th percentile; 4212 is in the 38th · 152 models

122 (A)4212 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
Model1224212—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelK301ASNot recorded—
Power Output12hp12hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders11Same
Displacement29.1ci28.6ci▲ 122+0.5 ci · +2%
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke3.3in3.1in▲ 122+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
TypeShaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutchBelt-driven gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
Length63in63inSame
Width33.1in33.9in▲ 4212+0.8 in · +2%
Height39.8in39.4in▲ 122+0.4 in · +1%
Operating Weight798lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
TypeFront: Independent / Rear: TransmissionNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 122Simplicity 4212Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 25th percentile (29.1 ci)B · 20th percentile (28.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 38th percentile (5)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 6th percentile (63 in)B · 6th percentile (63 in)
A · 122B · 4212Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 122Full spec pageSimplicity 4212