The Simplicity ZT16 is a lawn tractor rated at 16 hp, placing it centrally within its class in terms of power output. Manufactured from 1999 to 2003, the model is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, transmitting power to the two-wheel drive system via a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 281 kg and is suitable for tasks covering areas of approximately 200 acres.
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Rated power
16 hp
Weight
281 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
43 rows
Recorded power
16 hp
Recorded weight
281 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1999-2003
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerSimplicityReference
Zero-turn mowerReference
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $4,099 in 1998Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic differentialReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
ZT 1644similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
Engine
16HP Kohler 457cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank7.6 LReference
Kohler CV16SReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement27.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 77 mmReference
Power (gross)11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM3400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionEaton 778Reference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Mid PTO TypepulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 cmReference
Weight281 kgReference
Front tire13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear18x9.5-8Reference
Length156 cmReference
Width104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)110 cmReference
Weight281 kgReference
Simplicity ZT16 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
