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Simplicity SunStar 20 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
Verdict: Simplicity SunStar 20 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
The Simplicity SunStar 20 and the Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 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
SimplicityReference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
2-cylinderReference
Original price
$7,950 (1994 )Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Variants
1920H
similar AGCO modelReference
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2920H
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
16.1 LReference
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Displacement
38 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual elementReference
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Compression
6.6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Torque
44.5 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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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14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand 15Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
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
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
873 to 1108 poundsReference
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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 20 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
400Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 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.