Compare/Simplicity 9020 PowrMax vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42

Simplicity 9020 PowrMax vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42

Verdict: Simplicity 9020 PowrMax vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42

The Simplicity 9020 PowrMax and the Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 1975). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

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Best match

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Simplicity

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

2-cylinderReference

Variants

720

similar Allis Chalmers modelReference

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Twin 20

similar Montgomery Ward modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

14.4 LReference

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Displacement

49.8 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

83 x 76 mmReference

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Power (gross)

14.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Compression

7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Idle RPM

1300-3850Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Autolite AL5Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Power

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14.9 kWReference

Transmission

SundstrandReference

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

DextronReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

34.5 barReference

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Total flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

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Weight

131 kgReference

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Front tire

20x8.00-10Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

29x12.00-15Reference

18x8.5Reference

Ag front

6.00-9Reference

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Ag rear

31.5-15.5Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

18x8.5Reference

Length

210 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

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Shipping weight

589 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

38 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

33 cmReference

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Height

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99 cmReference

Simplicity 9020 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Battery CCA

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190Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

106 cmReference

Overall width

180 cmReference

134 cmReference

Cut height

4 to 7 cmReference

2 to 8 cmReference

Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 attachments

42" Mower deck

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.