Compare/Simplicity SunStar 18 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42

Simplicity SunStar 18 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42

Verdict: Simplicity SunStar 18 vs Simplicity ZT1500 18/42

The Simplicity SunStar 18 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 SunStar 18 holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

2-cylinderReference

Original price

$6,850 (1993 )Reference

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Steering

hydraulic power optionalReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

16.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

34.75 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

72 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual elementReference

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Compression

6.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Torque

39.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Sparkplug

Champion RV15YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Power

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13.4 kWReference

Transmission

Sundstrand 15Reference

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

ATF FReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

3400Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

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Weight

454 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

198 cmReference

185 cmReference

Width

97 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

119 cmReference

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Height

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99 cmReference

Simplicity SunStar 18 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

400Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.