Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Sovereign 7016

The Simplicity Sovereign 7016 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1979 as part of the 7000 Series by Simplicity. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic or 6-speed gear transmission options, and two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives. The tractor has an open operator station and manual steering. It weighs 775 lbs and has a wheelbase of 48.1 inches. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.

Power16 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model7016

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Sovereign 7016

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 326431
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM	3600
Sparkplug	Champion CJ-8
Air cleaner	oiled foam
Bore/Stroke	3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement	531 cc (32.4 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	37.5 inches (95 cm)
Length	67 inches (170 cm)
Weight	775 lbs (351 kg)
Rear tire	23x10.5-12
Wheelbase	48.1 inches (122 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Height (hood)	35.5 inches (90 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.25 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	45
Battery volts	12
Charging system	generator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Final drives	spur gear
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Series	7000 Series
Category	Garden tractor
Years made	1975 - 1979
Manufacturer	Simplicity

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle,46 inches width (116 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift,42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Clutch	idler pulley
Options	hydrostatic, 6-speed gear
Gear Type	belt-driven gear
Gear Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Gear Description	Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Hydrostatic Type	hydrostatic
Gear Oil capacity	2.25 qts (2.1 L)
Hydrostatic Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Hydrostatic Oil capacity	3 qts (2.8 L)