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Simplicity Baron 18H vs Simplicity CFC 18L
Verdict: Simplicity Baron 18H vs Simplicity CFC 18L
The Simplicity Baron 18H and the Simplicity CFC 18L are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity CFC 18L holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Baron 18H is the newer design (2000 vs 1990). 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
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Drive
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3x1 2WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
21.6 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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paper element with foam pre-cleanerReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-51Reference
Eaton 700Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
mechanical ilder pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
246 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Weight
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299 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Front axle
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28 mmReference
Simplicity Baron 18H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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340Reference
40" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
101 cmReference
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Variants
CFC 18
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steering wheelReference
CFC 18L
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lever steerReference
Simplicity CFC 18L 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.