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Simplicity Landlord 18 vs Simplicity ZT18
Verdict: Simplicity Landlord 18 vs Simplicity ZT18
The Simplicity Landlord 18 and the Simplicity ZT18 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 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 12.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT18 is the newer design (1999 vs 1992). 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
Image courtesy of Pender Small EngineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$5,950 (1997 )Reference
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Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Variants
1718
similar AGCO modelReference
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2718H
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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ZT 1850
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
12.3 LReference
Displacement
38 ciReference
34.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
72 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K215-AReference
Eaton 778Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
2.6 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
130 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
303 kgReference
303 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
110 cmReference
Height (hood)
91 cmReference
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Shipping weight
303 kgReference
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Simplicity Landlord 18 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
340Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity ZT18 attachments
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
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127 cmReference
Overall width
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157 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.