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Simplicity CFC 18 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
Verdict: Simplicity CFC 18 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
The Simplicity CFC 18 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 CFC 18 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 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
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
2-cylinderReference
Drive
3x1 2WDReference
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Variants
CFC 18
steering wheelReference
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CFC 18L
lever steerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
21.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
paper element with foam pre-cleanerReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 700Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical ilder pulleyReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
312 kgReference
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Front tire
18x9.50-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x9.50-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
182 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Front axle
28 mmReference
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Height
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99 cmReference
Simplicity CFC 18 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
340Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
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.