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Simplicity Prestige 20 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
Verdict: Simplicity Prestige 20 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
The Simplicity Prestige 20 and the Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 2002). 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
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Image courtesy of SteveReference
2-cylinderReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power optionalReference
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Variants
2820
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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1820H
similar AGCO modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
38.1 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.6 LReference
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Power
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14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K71Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
134 cmReference
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Weight
56 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
190 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
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Height
127 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
302 kgReference
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Max rear axle
330 kgReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Simplicity Prestige 20 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
500Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
157 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
2 to 8 cmReference
Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 attachments
42" Mower deck
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.