Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6218

The Simplicity 6218 is a garden tractor produced from 1981 to 1983 as part of the 6200 Series. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 694cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed Tractomatic transmission with mechanical variator, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.3 inches and weighs between 485 to 726 pounds depending on attachments. It supports various attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" snow blower. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 39 AH battery and negative ground.

Power18 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model6218

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6218

Tires

Rear	23x10.50-12
Front	15x6.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 422707
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement	694 cc (42.38 ci)
Power (gross)	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	37 inches (93 cm)
Length	67 inches (170 cm)
Wheelbase	48.3 inches (122 cm)
Height (hood)	35.6 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight	485 lbs (219 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	41.4 inches (105 cm)
Weight with 48-in mower	726 lbs (329 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	6200 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced	1981 - 1983

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), total width 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, 112 lbs (50 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), total width 63 inches (160 cm), 3-blade, 121 lbs (54 kg)

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