Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity CFC 16

The Simplicity CFC 16 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 1990 to 1994. It features a 16 hp Vanguard 480cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 700 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a 3x1 2WD drive with mechanical band brakes and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical idler pulley clutch. The CFC 16 weighs 640 lbs (290 kg) and rides on 18x9.50-8 front and 13x5.00-6 rear tires. Attachments include 46" and 54" front-mount mower decks. Variants include the standard steering wheel model and a lever steer model (CFC 16L).

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity CFC 16

Tires

Rear tire	13x5.00-6
Front tire	18x9.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Vanguard
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Air cleaner	paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke	2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Displacement	480 cc (29.3 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Configuration	air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12
Oil change interval	50 h

Variants

CFC 16	steering wheel
CFC 16L	lever steer

Dimensions

Width	49 inches (124 cm)
Length	72 inches (182 cm)
Weight	640 lbs (290 kg)
Front axle diameter	1.125 inch (28 mm)
Height (steering wheel)	41 inches (104 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	340
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	16

Mechanical

Drive	3x1 2WD
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Power steering	No
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Front-mount mower
Series	CFC Series
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Original price	$4,520 (1991 ) / $5,350 (1994 )
Years produced	1990 - 1994

Attachments

46" front-mount mower deck	ModelSimplicity 1691847 Mountfront-mount Blades2-blade Weight285 lbs (129 kg) Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) Total width55 inches (139 cm) Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
54" front-mount mower deck	ModelSimplicity 1691848 Mountfront-mount Blades3-blade Weight300 lbs (136 kg) Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) Total width63 inches (160 cm) Cutting width54 inches (137 cm)