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Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
The Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 and the Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 2005). 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
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K57Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
electricReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
263 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
22x10.0-10Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x10.0-10Reference
18x8.5Reference
Width
93 cmReference
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Length
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185 cmReference
Height
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99 cmReference
Simplicity Broadmoor 18/44 attachments
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
42" Mower deck
Overall width
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134 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 8 cmReference
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.