Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity CFC 18

The Simplicity CFC 18 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 1990 to 1994. It features an 18 hp Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 700 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has a 3x1 2WD drive with power steering and an open operator station. It weighs 690 lbs (312 kg) and rides on 18x9.50-8 front and 13x5.00-6 rear lawn/turf tires. The CFC 18 offers front PTO with an independent clutch and mechanical idler pulley. Attachments include 46", 54", and 60" front-mount mower decks with various blade configurations and cut heights.

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ModelCFC 18

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity CFC 18

Tires

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

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler M18
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Air cleaner	paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Bore/Stroke	3.12x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity	1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts	12
Oil change interval	50 h

Variants

CFC 18	steering wheel
CFC 18L	lever steer

Dimensions

Width	49 inches (124 cm)
Length	72 inches (182 cm)
Weight	690 lbs (312 kg)
Front axle	1.125 inch diameter (28 mm)
Height (steering wheel)	41 inches (104 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	340
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15

Mechanical

Drive	3x1 2WD
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Power steering	yes
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Front-mount mower
Series	CFC Series
Original price	$5,060 in 1991
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)
60" front-mount mower deck	ModelSimplicity 1691849 Mountfront-mount Blades3-blade Weight311 lbs (141 kg) Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) Total width69 inches (175 cm) Cutting width60 inches (152 cm)