Compare/Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 vs Simplicity ZT3000 24/44

Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 vs Simplicity ZT3000 24/44

Verdict: Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 vs Simplicity ZT3000 24/44

The Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 and the Simplicity ZT3000 24/44 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 is the lighter machine (247 kg vs 322 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity ZT3000 24/44 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 is the newer design (2012 vs 2008). 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

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

2-cylinderReference

Image courtesy of Calvin BrownReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

24.6 LReference

Power

17.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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44.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

—

79 x 73 mmReference

Power (gross)

—

17.9 kWReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

124 cmReference

Weight

247 kgReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

11.00x4.00Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire

20.00x10.0Reference

20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf front

11.00x4.00Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20.00x10.0Reference

20x8.00-10Reference

Length

190 cmReference

198 cmReference

Height

99 cmReference

106 cmReference

Simplicity ZT1500 24/46 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

230Reference

340Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

46" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

111 cmReference

Overall width

142 cmReference

139 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 9 cmReference

3 to 11 cmReference

Cut positions

infiniteReference

7Reference

Simplicity ZT3000 24/44 attachments

44" 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.