Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Prestige 23

The Simplicity Prestige 23 is a garden tractor produced from 2002 to 2006 as part of the Prestige Series. It features a 23 hp Kohler CV23S 673cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and power steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 53 inches, weighs 666 lbs, and offers optional sleeve hitch and independent mid PTO with electro-magnetic clutch. Attachments include 50" and 54" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 42" single-stage snow blower. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $6,575 in 2003.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Prestige 23

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.5-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler CV23S
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	4 gal (15.1 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.15x2.64 inches (80 x 67 mm)
Displacement	673 cc (41.1 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Configuration	air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	23 hp (17.2 kW)
Starter volts	12
Compression ratio	8.5:1

Dimensions

Width	39 inches (99 cm)
Height	50 inches (127 cm)
Length	75 inches (190 cm)
Wheelbase	53 inches (134 cm)
Front axle	Cast-iron
Max rear axle	728 lbs (330 kg)
Shipping weight	666 lbs (302 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	power
Operator station	Open
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	Prestige Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$6,575 in 2003
Years produced	2002 - 2006

Attachments

42" Blade	Simplicity 1693754, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" Snow blower	Simplicity 1694144, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
50" mid-mount mower deck	Simplicity 1694039, 50 inches (127 cm), Total width: 62 inches (157 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm), 125 lbs (56 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck	Simplicity 1694040, 54 inches (137 cm), Total width: 64 inches (162 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm), 180 lbs (81 kg)

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