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Simplicity Baron 18H vs Simplicity ZT18
Verdict: Simplicity Baron 18H vs Simplicity ZT18
The Simplicity Baron 18H and the Simplicity ZT18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity Baron 18H holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 12.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Baron 18H is the newer design (2000 vs 1999). 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
12.3 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
3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-51Reference
Eaton 778Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
111 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
246 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Weight
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303 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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110 cmReference
Simplicity Baron 18H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
40" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
101 cmReference
127 cmReference
Variants
ZT 1850
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Simplicity ZT18 attachments
50" Mower deck
Overall width
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157 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.