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Tractor · 1981Unverified

Simplicity 9518

Name: Simplicity 9518
Brand: Simplicity

Simplicity 9518 — Sub-Compact Utility tractor · 15 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Simplicity 9518 is a compact tractor with a rating of 15 hp, making it a smaller option in its class. It was produced from 1981 to 1983. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a 9-speed gearbox driving through four-wheel drive. Its listed weight is between 1278 and 1448 pounds.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

68 rows

Recorded power

15 hp

Recorded weight

579 kg

Transmissions

9-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1981-1983

Verified variants

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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.

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