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Simplicity 6218 1690695 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
Verdict: Simplicity 6218 1690695 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
The Simplicity 6218 1690695 and the Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 1981). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.38 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
TractomaticReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
belt-driven gear with mechanical variatorReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
122 cmReference
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Weight
485 to 726 poundsReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
170 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
105 cmReference
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Height (hood)
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
329 kgReference
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Height
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99 cmReference
Simplicity 6218 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
39Reference
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Battery CCA
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230Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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134 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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infiniteReference
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.