Compare/Simplicity Coronet 16/34 vs Simplicity ZT16

Simplicity Coronet 16/34 vs Simplicity ZT16

Verdict: Simplicity Coronet 16/34 vs Simplicity ZT16

The Simplicity Coronet 16/34 and the Simplicity ZT16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Simplicity Coronet 16/34 is the lighter machine (202 kg vs 281 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Coronet 16/34 is the newer design (2002 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$2,850 (2010 )Reference

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Steering

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hydrostatic differentialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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27.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 77 mmReference

Rated RPM

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3400Reference

Transmission

Hydro GearReference

Eaton 778Reference

Gears

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

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

42 kgReference

281 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.0-6Reference

Rear tire

16x6.5-8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.5-8Reference

18x9.5-8Reference

Length

154 cmReference

156 cmReference

Width

83 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height

104 cmReference

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Front axle

SteelReference

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Rear axle

19 mmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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110 cmReference

Simplicity Coronet 16/34 attachments

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

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Overall width

116 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 9 cmReference

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Cut positions

infiniteReference

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Variants

ZT 1644

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Simplicity ZT16 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.