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Simplicity 9518
Simplicity 9518 — Sub-Compact Utility tractor · 15 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
15 hp
Weight
1278 to 1448 pounds
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Overview
DistributorSimplicityReference
ManufacturerHinomotoReference
Sub-Compact Utility tractorReference
Built in Osaka, JapanReference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.Reference
Variants
5015similar Allis Chalmers modelReference
Engine
Toyosha 1.0L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine13.4 kWReference
ToyoshaReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke73 x 80 mmReference
Power13.4 kWReference
Compression22.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity3.0 LReference
Oil capacity2.2 LReference
Oil change50 hReference
Image courtesy of Jacob LorenzReference
Transmission
9-speed partially synchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
Three speeds (1-3) in three ranges (Creeper, Low, High). Gears are synchronized using the foot clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)11.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system17.0 LReference
Capacity17.0 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition controlReference
Rear PTOcontinuousReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@2365Reference
Capacities
Fuel14.0 LReference
Front hubs0.4 LReference
Front diff.1.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase129 cmReference
Weight1278 to 1448 poundsReference
Lawn/turf rear29x12-15Reference
Length210 cmReference
2WD Width103 cmReference
4WD Width123 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)119 cmReference
Height (hood)103 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight579 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight656 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)34 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)30 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)36 cmReference
2WD Front tread80 cmReference
4WD Front tread86 cmReference
Rear tread83/96 cmReference
Simplicity 9518 attachments
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
front-end loaderReference
9518 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate under steering wheel, ahead of the gear shift lever.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
Front-end loaderReference
48" Mower deck
Typemid-mount SimplicityReference
Cutting width121 cmReference
Speeds
With 8-18 R1 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.