Compare/Simplicity Prestige 23 vs Simplicity ZT1500 23/46

Simplicity Prestige 23 vs Simplicity ZT1500 23/46

Verdict: Simplicity Prestige 23 vs Simplicity ZT1500 23/46

The Simplicity Prestige 23 and the Simplicity ZT1500 23/46 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Simplicity Prestige 23 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 23/46 is the newer design (2014 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

2-cylinderReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Variants

2823

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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1823H

similar AGCO modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

9.1 LReference

Displacement

41.1 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

80 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.6 LReference

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Power

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17.2 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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

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Weight

302 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 23 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Simplicity ZT1500 23/46 attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 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.