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Simplicity 14.5/33 vs Simplicity 5212.5H
Verdict: Simplicity 14.5/33 vs Simplicity 5212.5H
The Simplicity 14.5/33 and the Simplicity 5212.5H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Simplicity 5212.5H holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity 14.5/33 is the newer design (2013 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
SimplicityReference
vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
8.3 LReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 55 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear T2Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
13.00x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13.00x5.00-6Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Length
167 cmReference
168 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
89 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Front axle
Welded steelReference
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Wheelbase
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121 cmReference
Weight
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190 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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25 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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15 cmReference
Simplicity 14.5/33 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
190Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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39Reference
33" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
83 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Variants
5212.5
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gear driveReference
5212.5H
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hydrostaticReference
Simplicity 5212.5H attachments
Attachment overview
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.