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Simplicity Packer Backer 1692873 vs Simplicity ZT14
Verdict: Simplicity Packer Backer 1692873 vs Simplicity ZT14
The Simplicity Packer Backer 1692873 and the Simplicity ZT14 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Simplicity ZT14 is the newer design (1999 vs 1996). 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Total built
320Reference
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Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 778Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
111 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
156 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
110 cmReference
Weight
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272 kgReference
Simplicity Packer Backer attachments
Packer Backer Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the Packer Backer tractor frame, ahead of the foot rest.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery CCA
340Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
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125 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Simplicity ZT14 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.