Compare/Simplicity 600 990230 vs Simplicity Yeoman 616

Simplicity 600 990230 vs Simplicity Yeoman 616

Verdict: Simplicity 600 990230 vs Simplicity Yeoman 616

The Simplicity 600 990230 and the Simplicity Yeoman 616 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Simplicity 600 990230 is the lighter machine (38 kg vs 124 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Yeoman 616 is the newer design (1968 vs 1961). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

14.1 ciReference

14.11 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 60 mmReference

Power (gross)

4.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Power

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4.5 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Front tire

3.50x4Reference

4.10/3.50x6Reference

Rear tire

4.80x8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Weight

38 kgReference

40 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

3.50x4Reference

4.10/3.50x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4.80x8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Wheelbase

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92 cmReference

Length

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135 cmReference

Width

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71 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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83 cmReference

Height (hood)

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72 cmReference

Shipping weight

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124 kgReference

Simplicity 600 attachments

32" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

81 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 7 cmReference

4 to 7 cmReference

Overall width

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91 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Simplicity Yeoman 616 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.