Compare/Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42

Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42

Verdict: Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42

The Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX and the Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 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 holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 1998). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

2-cylinderReference

Variants

1718H

similar AGCO modelReference

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2718H

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

16.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

34.75 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

72 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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13.4 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K71Reference

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-magneticReference

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

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Weight

253 kgReference

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Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

18x8.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

18x8.5Reference

Length

191 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

107 cmReference

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Height (hood)

91 cmReference

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Shipping weight

253 kgReference

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Height

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99 cmReference

Simplicity Landlord 18 DLX attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery CCA

340Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 attachments

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Overall width

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134 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 8 cmReference

Cut positions

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infiniteReference

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.