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Lawn Tractor · 1988Unverified

Simplicity SunStar 16

Simplicity SunStar 16 — SunStar Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Simplicity SunStar 16 is a lawn tractor with a 16 hp rating, placing it in the middle of its class for power output. This model was produced from 1988 to 1990 and features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with a hydrostatic transmission and two-wheel drive. The Simplicity SunStar 16 has a listed weight range of 825 to 1003 pounds and is suited to managing areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
16 hp
Weight
825 to 1003 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
70 rows
Recorded power
16 hp
Recorded weight
374 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1988-1990
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerSimplicityReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $5,349 in 1990Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank15.9 LReference
Kohler M16Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Splash-lubricated engine.Reference
Displacement35.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke94 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdual elementReference
Compression7.3:1Reference
Rated RPM3400Reference
Torque38.0 NmReference
Torque RPM2600Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
SparkplugChampion RH10Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand 15Reference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Oil typeATF FReference
Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type0Reference
Typesleeve hitchReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Rear PTO Type2000Reference
Rear PTO Type3400Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
Front PTO TypepulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase129 cmReference
Weight825 to 1003 poundsReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.5-12Reference
Length198 cmReference
Width97 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)119 cmReference
Weight374 kgReference
Weight454 kgReference

Simplicity SunStar 16 attachments

42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA400Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
A 38-inch tiller was available. The tiller required a rear lift kit (1691765) and rear PTO. Tiller required the appropriate gear box for the PTO (2000 or 3400 RPM).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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