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Simplicity Sovereign 18H vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
Verdict: Simplicity Sovereign 18H vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42
The Simplicity Sovereign 18H and the Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 1993). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Original price
$5,650 (1997)Reference
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Steering
powerReference
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Variants
918H
similar AGCO modelReference
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2818H
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Torque
40.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 cmReference
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Weight
312 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
177 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
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Height
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99 cmReference
Simplicity Sovereign 18H attachments
Sovereign 18H Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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134 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 8 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.