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Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 vs Simplicity ZT18
Verdict: Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 vs Simplicity ZT18
The Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 and the Simplicity ZT18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity ZT18 holds more fuel (12.3 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 1999). 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
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
SimplicityReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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hydrostatic differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
12.3 LReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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34.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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72 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Eaton 778Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
185 cmReference
156 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Weight
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303 kgReference
Width
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104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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110 cmReference
Simplicity ZT1500 18/42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
127 cmReference
Overall width
134 cmReference
157 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
infiniteReference
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Variants
ZT 1850
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Simplicity ZT18 attachments
50" Mower deck
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.