Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 128
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 128 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 128
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 4212
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied12812 hp
421212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
128 is in the 16th percentile; 4212 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 128 higher · +0.4 ci (+1%)12829 ci
421228.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
128 is in the 23rd percentile; 4212 is in the 20th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1281
42121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
128 is in the 17th percentile; 4212 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4212 higher · +2 (+67%)1283
42125
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
128 is in the 10th percentile; 4212 is in the 38th · 152 models
128 (A)4212 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Simplicity | — |
| Model | 128 | 4212 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | K301A | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 28.6ci | ▲ 128+0.4 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.1in | ▲ 128+0.2 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 63in | ▲ 128+5.9 in · +9% |
| Width | 35.8in | 33.9in | ▲ 128+1.9 in · +6% |
| Height | 40.9in | 39.4in | ▲ 128+1.5 in · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 515rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve Hitch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 128 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 23rd percentile (29 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 · 128B · 4212Median Lawn and Garden Tractor