Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Sovereign 3416H

The Simplicity Sovereign 3416H is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1974 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, length of 67 inches, width of 36 inches, and height of 39.25 inches at the steering wheel. It rides on 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The PTO is a mid independent type with a mechanical idler pulley clutch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, each with 3 blades. The tractor has manual steering and an open operator station. Variants include the 3416S with shuttle transmission and the 3416H with hydrostatic transmission.
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Model3416H

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Sovereign 3416H

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 325421
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Bore/Stroke3.5625x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement531 cc (32.4 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
3416Hhydrostatic
3416Sshuttle
Dimensions
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Length67 inches (170 cm)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Height (steering wheel)39.25 inches (99 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1973 - 1974
ManufacturerSimplicity
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Other features
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical idler pulley
Mid PTOindependent