Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6116

The Simplicity 6116 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1981 as part of the 6100 Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. The 6116 supports various attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower. The tractor's dimensions include a 48.2 inch wheelbase, 66.5 inch length, and weighs between 430 to 671 pounds depending on configuration.
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model6116

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6116

Drive
Steeringmanual
Drive typeTwo-wheel drive
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Tires
Rear tire20x10.00-10
Front tire15x6.00-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 401707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement658 cc (40.15 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length66.5 inches (168 cm)
Wheelbase48.2 inches (122 cm)
Height (hood)34.5 inches (87 cm)
Shipping weight430 lbs (195 kg)
Weight with mower671 lbs (304 kg)
Height (steering wheel)40 inches (101 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH39
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Series6100 Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced1979 - 1981
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" Snow blower42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, 112 lbs (50 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 63 inches (160 cm), 3-blade, 121 lbs (54 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds3-speed gear
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent