Compare/Simplicity Regent EX 20/38 vs Simplicity SunStar 20

Simplicity Regent EX 20/38 vs Simplicity SunStar 20

Verdict: Simplicity Regent EX 20/38 vs Simplicity SunStar 20

The Simplicity Regent EX 20/38 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 EX 20/38 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

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

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

16.1 LReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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38 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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77 x 67 mmReference

Air cleaner

—

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

—

Champion RV15YCReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K46Reference

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

Clutch

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

15x6-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

20x8-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Length

180 cmReference

198 cmReference

Width

127 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

114 cmReference

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Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Wheelbase

—

129 cmReference

Weight

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873 to 1108 poundsReference

Height (steering wheel)

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119 cmReference

Simplicity Regent EX 20/38 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

230Reference

400Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

15Reference

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

infiniteReference

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Variants

1920H

—

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.