Homelite lawn tractors
Homelite T-16S
The Homelite T-16S is a garden tractor built by Simplicity and distributed by Homelite (a part of Textron) introduced in 1973. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed shaft-driven shuttle transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and drum brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and an optional sleeve hitch. It includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. The T-16S rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Dimensions include a 48.1 inch wheelbase, 70 inch length, and 37.5 inch width. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite T-16S
Tires
| Rear | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Briggs & Stratton 326430 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper cartridge with foam pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5625x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 531 cc (32.4 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
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| Length | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.1 inches (122 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 30.9 inches (78 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 35.5 inches (90 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 14 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Distributor | Homelite (a part of Textron) |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven shuttle |
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| Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |