Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 5116

The Simplicity 5116 is a lawn tractor produced from 1981 to 1985 as part of the 5100 Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a Peerless 801 belt-driven 5-speed transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and is built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It includes various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade options. The 5116 is related to the Simplicity 5216 model.

Power16 hp

Founded36/42" deck

Model5116

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 5116

Power

Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	20x10.00-10
Front tire	15x6.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 401707
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement	655 cc (40 ci)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	35.25 inches (89 cm)
Length	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Weight	403 lbs (182 kg)
Wheelbase	48.2 inches (122 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	5.5 inches (13 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	10.5 inches (26 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	5100 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years made	1981 - 1985

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
Mid-mount mower deck	manual lift
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, 81 lbs (36 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, 112 lbs (50 kg)

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