Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 16FCH48

The Simplicity 16FCH48 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 1990 to 1994 as part of the FC Series. It features a 16 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a 48 inch front-mount mower deck attachment and weighs 633 lbs. It was originally priced between $3,899 and $4,600 during its production years.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 16FCH48

Engine

Engine	16HP Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cyl gasoline
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Air cleaner	paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke	2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Displacement	480 cc (29.3 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12
Engine details	Briggs & Stratton gasoline 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Oil change interval	25 h

Dimensions

Width	38 inches (96 cm)
Length	64.25 inches (163 cm) tractor only, 87.25 inches (221 cm) overall
Weight	633 lbs (287 kg)
Rear tire	13x5.0-6
Wheelbase	40 inches (101 cm)
Front axle	.75 inch diameter (19 mm)
Front tire	16x6.5-8
Height (hood)	26.5 inches (67 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	40.5 inches (102 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	200
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	16

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Front-mount mower
Series	FC Series
Years made	1990 - 1994
Original price	$3,899 (1990), $4,500 (1993), $4,600 (1994)

Attachments

Weight	156 lbs (70 kg)
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width	48 inches (121 cm)
Overall width	63.5 inches (161 cm)
48" Mower deck	front-mount Simplicity 1691663, 3-blade

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