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Simplicity Javelin 20/38 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
Verdict: Simplicity Javelin 20/38 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
The Simplicity Javelin 20/38 and the Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 2006). 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
20 hp
20 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
1-cylinderReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
36.4 ciReference
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Power
14.9 kWReference
14.9 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
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
235 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4-4Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
18x6.5-8Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4-4Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x6.5-8Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
182 cmReference
185 cmReference
Height
96 cmReference
99 cmReference
Simplicity Javelin 20/38 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
124 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
infiniteReference
Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 attachments
42" 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.