Compare/Simplicity 14.5/33 vs Simplicity SunStar 16

Simplicity 14.5/33 vs Simplicity SunStar 16

Verdict: Simplicity 14.5/33 vs Simplicity SunStar 16

The Simplicity 14.5/33 and the Simplicity SunStar 16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Simplicity SunStar 16 holds more fuel (15.9 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity 14.5/33 is the newer design (2013 vs 1988). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

SimplicityReference

vertical-shaftReference

Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

15.9 LReference

Power (gross)

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

—

35.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

—

94 x 83 mmReference

Air cleaner

—

dual elementReference

Compression

—

7.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

—

3400Reference

Torque

—

38.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

—

2600Reference

Oil capacity

—

5.7 LReference

Sparkplug

—

Champion RH10Reference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.635 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear T2Reference

Sundstrand 15Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

—

ATF FReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

electricReference

Rear Type

—

0Reference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

—

3400Reference

Front PTO Type

—

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Front tire

13.00x5.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13.00x5.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Length

167 cmReference

198 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

109 cmReference

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Front axle

Welded steelReference

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Wheelbase

—

129 cmReference

Weight

—

454 kgReference

Height (steering wheel)

—

119 cmReference

Simplicity 14.5/33 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

190Reference

400Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

15Reference

33" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

83 cmReference

—

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

6Reference

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Simplicity SunStar 16 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.