SearsModel A
Sears Suburban 12
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 27.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Sears Suburban 12 vs Simplicity 4212
SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 4212
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 28.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 5
SearsSears Suburban 12
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 4212
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedSuburban 1212 hp
421212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
Suburban 12 is in the 16th percentile; 4212 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4212 higher · +1 ci (+4%)Suburban 1227.6 ci
421228.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
Suburban 12 is in the 19th percentile; 4212 is in the 20th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedSuburban 121
42121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
Suburban 12 is in the 17th percentile; 4212 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ Suburban 12 higher · +1 (+20%)Suburban 126
42125
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
Suburban 12 is in the 50th percentile; 4212 is in the 38th · 152 models
Suburban 12 (A)4212 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sears | Simplicity | — |
| Model | Suburban 12 | 4212 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tecumseh | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | HH120 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 27.6ci | 28.6ci | ▲ 4212+1 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.4in | ▲ Suburban 12+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 3.1in | ▲ 4212+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 63in | ▲ Suburban 12+2 in · +3% |
| Width | 34.6in | 33.9in | ▲ Suburban 12+0.7 in · +2% |
| Height | 39.4in | 39.4in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 701lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sears 3-Point (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Band | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Sears Suburban 12 | Simplicity 4212 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
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 · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)B · 20th percentile (28.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 38th percentile (5)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 13th percentile (65 in)B · 6th percentile (63 in)
A · Suburban 12B · 4212Median Lawn and Garden Tractor