Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6216

The Simplicity 6216 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1987 as part of the 6200 Series. It features a 16HP Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed Tractomatic transmission with mechanical variator. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It is equipped with front independent PTO and mechanical clutch. The 6216 has a wheelbase of 48.3 inches and weighs between 485 to 726 pounds depending on attachments. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It was manufactured in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA by Simplicity, a part of Allis Chalmers.
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model6216

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6216

Tires
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front15x6.00-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 402707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement658 cc (40.15 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
16906881981-1984
16909301984-1985
16910351986-1987
Dimensions
Width37 inches (93 cm)
Length67 inches (170 cm)
Wheelbase48.3 inches (122 cm)
Height (hood)35.6 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight485 lbs (219 kg)
Height (steering wheel)41.4 inches (105 cm)
Weight with 48-in mower726 lbs (329 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH39
Battery volts12
Production
Series6200 Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Years produced1981 - 1987
Manufactured inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower42 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
NameTractomatic
Typebelt-driven gear with mechanical variator
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent