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Simplicity 16LTH vs Simplicity Express 15.5H
Verdict: Simplicity 16LTH vs Simplicity Express 15.5H
The Simplicity 16LTH 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 16LTH holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. 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-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$4,000 (1993 )Reference
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Variants
1616H
similar Deutz-Allis modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 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
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
2.4 LReference
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
Oil change
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250 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
52 kgReference
36 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-10Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.0-10Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
170 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (hood)
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
Simplicity 16LTH attachments
16LTH Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left front of tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
142 cmReference
125 cmReference
Simplicity Express 15.5H attachments
Express 15.5H Serial Number Location
38" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 9 cmReference
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.