Compare/Simplicity Javelin 22/50 vs Simplicity ZT1500 22/42

Simplicity Javelin 22/50 vs Simplicity ZT1500 22/42

Verdict: Simplicity Javelin 22/50 vs Simplicity ZT1500 22/42

The Simplicity Javelin 22/50 and the Simplicity ZT1500 22/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Simplicity Javelin 22/50 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 22/42 is the newer design (2014 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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 (gross)

16.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

—

16.4 kWReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

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Weight

267 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 22/50 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

230Reference

190Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

50" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

127 cmReference

106 cmReference

Overall width

154 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

6Reference

infiniteReference

Simplicity ZT1500 22/42 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.