SimplicityModel A
Simplicity 4212
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 28.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Simplicity 4212 vs Simplicity 5216
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 5216
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 40.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 5
SimplicitySimplicity 4212
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 5216
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 5216 higher · +4 hp (+33%)421212 hp
521616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
4212 is in the 16th percentile; 5216 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5216 higher · +11.6 ci (+41%)421228.6 ci
521640.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
4212 is in the 20th percentile; 5216 is in the 49th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 5216 higher · +1 (+100%)42121
52162
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
4212 is in the 17th percentile; 5216 is in the 50th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied42125
52165
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
4212 is in the 38th percentile; 5216 is in the 38th · 152 models
4212 (A)5216 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Simplicity | Same |
| Model | 4212 | 5216 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Briggs & Stratton | Same |
| Power Output | 12hp | 16hp | ▲ 5216+4 hp · +33% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ 5216+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 28.6ci | 40.2ci | ▲ 5216+11.6 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 2.2in | ▲ 4212+0.9 in · +41% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63in | 66.1in | ▲ 5216+3.1 in · +5% |
| Width | 33.9in | 35in | ▲ 5216+1.1 in · +3% |
| Height | 39.4in | 40.9in | ▲ 5216+1.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 403lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity 4212 | Simplicity 5216 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 20th percentile (28.6 ci)B · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 38th percentile (5)B · 38th percentile (5)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 6th percentile (63 in)B · 17th percentile (66.1 in)
A · 4212B · 5216Median Lawn and Garden Tractor