Simplicity Sovereign 3416S 990872

The Simplicity Sovereign 3416S is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1974 as part of the Sovereign Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor has a 4-speed shuttle transmission with 4 forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 48 inches, length of 67 inches, width of 36 inches, and a steering wheel height of 39.25 inches. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch using a mechanical idler pulley. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The operator station is open with manual steering. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, both 3-blade. The 3416S variant uses a shuttle transmission, while the 3416H variant uses hydrostatic. The serial number tag is located on the left side of the platform above the foot rest.