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Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX vs Simplicity SunStar 18
Verdict: Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX vs Simplicity SunStar 18
The Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX and the Simplicity SunStar 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX is the lighter machine (253 kg vs 825 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX is the newer design (1998 vs 1987). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
Original price
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$6,850 (1993 )Reference
Steering
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hydraulic power optionalReference
Variants
1718H
similar AGCO modelReference
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2718H
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
16.1 LReference
16.1 LReference
Displacement
34.75 ciReference
34.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
72 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dual elementReference
Compression
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6.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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39.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2600Reference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RV15YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71Reference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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ATF FReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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3400Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
129 cmReference
Weight
253 kgReference
454 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
191 cmReference
198 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
119 cmReference
Height (hood)
91 cmReference
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Shipping weight
253 kgReference
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Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
400Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity SunStar 18 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.