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Simplicity 16FCH48 vs Simplicity ZT16
Verdict: Simplicity 16FCH48 vs Simplicity ZT16
The Simplicity 16FCH48 and the Simplicity ZT16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Simplicity ZT16 is the lighter machine (281 kg vs 287 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity ZT16 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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Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Variants
1316H
similar AGCO modelReference
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ZT 1644
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
27.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
87 x 77 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 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
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 778Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
70 kgReference
281 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.0-6Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.0-6Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
221 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
102 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height (hood)
67 cmReference
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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
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Overall width
161 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Simplicity ZT16 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.