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Simplicity Regent 20/42 vs Simplicity SunStar 20
Verdict: Simplicity Regent 20/42 vs Simplicity SunStar 20
The Simplicity Regent 20/42 and the Simplicity SunStar 20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity SunStar 20 holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Regent 20/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 1987). 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
SimplicityReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
Original price
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$7,950 (1994 )Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
16.1 LReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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38 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 67 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dual elementReference
Compression
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6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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44.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2600Reference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RV15YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear T2HPReference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
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ATF FReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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3400Reference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15.00x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15.00x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
180 cmReference
198 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Wheelbase
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129 cmReference
Weight
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873 to 1108 poundsReference
Height (steering wheel)
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119 cmReference
Simplicity Regent 20/42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
400Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
7Reference
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Variants
1920H
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similar AGCO modelReference
2920H
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Simplicity SunStar 20 attachments
Attachment overview
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.