Simplicity lawn tractors
Simplicity 6516
The Simplicity 6516 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1989 as part of the 6500 Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 48.3 inches and weighs 485 lbs. The 6516 supports various attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" single-stage snow blower. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model6516
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6516
Drive
| Steering | manual |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power
| Power | 16.0 hp |
|---|
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 402707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.2 gal (8.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 658 cc (40.15 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 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) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 39 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Series | 6500 Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1989 |
| Manufactured in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
Attachments
| Other | 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 | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 57 inches (144 cm), 3-blade, 114 lbs (51 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 63 inches (160 cm), 3-blade, 123 lbs (55 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
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