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Simplicity 16FCH48 vs Simplicity Express 15.5H
Verdict: Simplicity 16FCH48 vs Simplicity Express 15.5H
The Simplicity 16FCH48 and the Simplicity Express 15.5H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Simplicity Express 15.5H is the lighter machine (206 kg vs 287 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Express 15.5H is the newer design (1999 vs 1990). 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
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$4,600 (1994 )Reference
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Variants
1316H
similar AGCO modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper element with foam pre-cleanerReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
2.4 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
250 hReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K51Reference
Oil type
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SAE 10W-30 SG/CDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
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Weight
70 kgReference
36 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
221 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (hood)
67 cmReference
86 cmReference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Simplicity 16FCH48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
161 cmReference
125 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Simplicity Express 15.5H attachments
Express 15.5H Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
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.