Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6118

The Simplicity 6118 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1981 as part of the 6100 Series. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and is built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It includes independent front PTO with mechanical clutch and runs on lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x10.00-10 rear. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower.

Power18 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model6118

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6118

Power

Power rating	18HP Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cyl gasoline

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 421707
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement	693 cc (42.33 ci)
Power (gross)	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Rear tire	20x10.00-10
Wheelbase	48.2 inches (122 cm)
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Height (hood)	34.5 inches (87 cm)
Shipping weight	430 lbs (195 kg)
Weight with mower	671 lbs (304 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery volts	12

Production

Series	6100 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Years produced	1979 - 1981

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Blade	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" Snow blower	42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, 112 lbs (50 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, 121 lbs (54 kg)

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