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Simplicity Express 15.5H vs Simplicity ZT16
Verdict: Simplicity Express 15.5H vs Simplicity ZT16
The Simplicity Express 15.5H 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 Express 15.5H is the lighter machine (206 kg vs 281 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
27.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 77 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Eaton 778Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 10W-30 SG/CDReference
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Oil change
250 hReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
36 kgReference
281 kgReference
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
172 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height (hood)
86 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Simplicity Express 15.5H attachments
Express 15.5H Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Overall width
125 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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Variants
ZT 1644
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Simplicity ZT16 attachments
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.