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Simplicity 7116 vs Simplicity ZT16
Verdict: Simplicity 7116 vs Simplicity ZT16
The Simplicity 7116 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 7116 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT16 is the newer design (1999 vs 1979). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
27.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 83 mmReference
87 x 77 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 778Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 cmReference
111 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height (hood)
90 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
20 cmReference
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Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Weight
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281 kgReference
Simplicity 7116 attachments
7116 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
ZT 1644
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Simplicity ZT16 attachments
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.