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Simplicity Courier 23/42 vs Simplicity ZT1500 23/46
Verdict: Simplicity Courier 23/42 vs Simplicity ZT1500 23/46
The Simplicity Courier 23/42 and the Simplicity ZT1500 23/46 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Simplicity Courier 23/42 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Courier 23/42 is the newer design (2016 vs 2014). 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
23 hp
23 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
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
9.1 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
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Power
17.2 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
182 cmReference
185 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
99 cmReference
Simplicity Courier 23/42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
13Reference
infiniteReference
Simplicity ZT1500 23/46 attachments
46" Mower deck
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.