Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH

The Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH is a lawn tractor produced from 1997 to 2002 as part of the Broadmoor Series. It features a choice of two 16 horsepower 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engines: a 480cc Vanguard or a 655cc Briggs & Stratton (from 1999 model year with 44-inch mower deck). The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K61 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The power take-off (PTO) is a mid PTO, independent with an electric clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 50.75 inch wheelbase, 70.25 inch length, 35 inch width, and weighs 424 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with 15x6.0-6 front and 20x8.0-8 rear sizes. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 38" and 44" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 40" two-stage front-mount snow blower.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH

Tires

Rear tire	20x8.0-8
Front tire	15x6.0-6

Engine

Fuel tank	4 gal (15.1 L)
Engine options	16HP Vanguard 480cc 2-cyl gasoline; 16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Vanguard 303777	gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starter (Vanguard)	electric
Rated RPM (Vanguard)	3400
Bore/Stroke (Vanguard)	2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Displacement (Vanguard)	480 cc (29.3 ci)
Briggs & Stratton 405777	gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Note (Briggs & Stratton)	Beginning in the 1999 model year the Boardmoor 16VH with 44-inch mower deck was fitted with a 655cc engine.
Power (gross) (Vanguard)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts (Vanguard)	12
Starter (Briggs & Stratton)	electric
Rated RPM (Briggs & Stratton)	3400
Bore/Stroke (Briggs & Stratton)	2.97x2.89 inches (75 x 73 mm)
Displacement (Briggs & Stratton)	655 cc (40 ci)
Power (gross) (Briggs & Stratton)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts (Briggs & Stratton)	12

Dimensions

Width	35 inches (88 cm)
Length	70.25 inches (178 cm)
Weight	424 lbs (192 kg)
Wheelbase	50.75 inches (128 cm)
Height (hood)	34 inches (86 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	Broadmoor Series
Years produced	1997 - 2002

Attachments

42" Blade	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
40" Snow blower	40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck	38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 3.6 inch (2 to 9 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck	44 inches (111 cm), Total width: 56 inches (142 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 3.6 inch (2 to 9 cm), Weight: 112 lbs (50 kg)

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