Simplicity 5216

The Simplicity 5216 is a lawn tractor produced from 1984 to 1990 as part of the 5200 Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed design. The tractor has a Peerless 801 belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The 5216 has a wheelbase of 48.2 inches, weighs 404 lbs, and uses 15x6.00-6 front tires and 20x10.00-10 rear tires. Fuel capacity is 2.2 gallons. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 39 AH and negative ground. Attachments available include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. Variants include a gear drive 5216 and a hydrostatic 5216H.