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Simplicity Baron 18H vs Simplicity SunStar 18
Verdict: Simplicity Baron 18H vs Simplicity SunStar 18
The Simplicity Baron 18H and the Simplicity SunStar 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity SunStar 18 holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Baron 18H is the newer design (2000 vs 1987). 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
Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
Original price
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$6,850 (1993 )Reference
Steering
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hydraulic power optionalReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
16.1 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
34.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
72 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3400Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dual elementReference
Compression
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6.0:1Reference
Torque
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39.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2600Reference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RV15YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-51Reference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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ATF FReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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3400Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
129 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
246 cmReference
198 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Weight
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454 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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119 cmReference
Simplicity Baron 18H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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400Reference
40" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
101 cmReference
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Simplicity SunStar 18 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.