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Simplicity 9518 vs Simplicity 9523

Verdict: Simplicity 9518 vs Simplicity 9523

The Simplicity 9518 and the Simplicity 9523 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Simplicity 9523 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 15 hp. Simplicity 9523 is the lighter machine (827 kg vs 1,278 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 9518 is the newer design (1981 vs 1978). In short: choose the Simplicity 9523 for outright pulling power, or the Simplicity 9518 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Simplicity 9518 Tractor
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity 9523 Tractor
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
21 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
Manufacturer
HinomotoReference
HinomotoReference
With 8-18 R1 rear tires.Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, with high, low, and creeper ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
5015
similar Allis Chalmers modelReference
5020
similar Allis Chalmers modelReference
E230
similar Hinomoto modelReference
Engine
Engine
13.4 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 80 mmReference
92 x 95 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Compression
22.5:1Reference
23:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.0 LReference
5.0 LReference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
100 hReference
Fuel system
Kiki NP-PE injection pumpReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Idle RPM
750-2750Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
215mm dry discReference
Oil type
Type 1685092Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear PTO
continuousReference
continuousReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@2365Reference
540@2320Reference
Total flow
20.6 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
14.0 LReference
26.5 LReference
Front hubs
0.4 LReference
Front diff.
1.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
151 cmReference
Weight
1278 to 1448 poundsReference
827 kgReference
Lawn/turf rear
29x12-15Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
210 cmReference
251 cmReference
2WD Width
103 cmReference
4WD Width
123 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
119 cmReference
Height (hood)
103 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
579 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
656 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
34 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
30 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
36 cmReference
35 cmReference
2WD Front tread
80 cmReference
4WD Front tread
86 cmReference
Rear tread
83/96 cmReference
93/105 cmReference
Front tire
4.00x12Reference
Rear tire
9.5x24Reference
Ag front
4.00x12Reference
Ag rear
11.2x24Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8.00-10Reference
Width
121 cmReference
Shipping weight
827 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
32 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
34 cmReference
Front tread
94/112 cmReference
Steering wheel
130 cmReference
Simplicity 9518 attachments
9518 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate under steering wheel, ahead of the gear shift lever.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
Hitachi LR115-58 alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Battery AH
70Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
partially synchronizedReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
152 cmReference
Speeds
Simplicity 9523 attachments
9523 Serial Number Location
Questions
60" Mower deck
Simplicity 9523 Height
Hood
108 cmReference
Exhaust
192 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.

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