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Simplicity SunStar 16

Simplicity SunStar 16 tractor
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The Simplicity SunStar 16 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1990 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 16 hp Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. It was originally priced at $5,349 in 1990. The SunStar 16 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity SunStar 16

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler M16
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:4.2 gal (15.9 L)
Rated RPM:3400
Sparkplug:Champion RH10
Air cleaner:dual element
Bore/Stroke:3.6875x3.25 inches (94 x 83 mm)
Lubrication:Splash-lubricated engine
Displacement:588 cc (35.9 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:38.25 inches (97 cm)
Length:78 inches (198 cm)
Weight:825 lbs (374 kg)
Rear tire:23x10.5-12
Wheelbase:51 inches (129 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Height (steering wheel):47 inches (119 cm)
Weight with 48-inch deck:1003 lbs (454 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:400
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer:Simplicity
Original price:$5,349 in 1990

Attachments

blade:-
Additional:A 38-inch tiller was available. The tiller required a rear lift kit (1691765) and rear PTO. Tiller required the appropriate gear box for the PTO (2000 or 3400 RPM).
snowblower:-
front-end loader:-
42" mid-mount mower deck:-
48" mid-mount mower deck:-

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Sundstrand 15
Oil type:ATF F
Transaxle:Peerless 2600
Oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional

Attachments details

46" Blade

Mount:front-mount
Width:46 inches (116 cm)
Weight:157 lbs (71 kg)
Part number:Simplicity 1691000

Snow blower

Type:two-stage
Mount:front-mount
Weight:300 lbs (136 kg)
Part number:Simplicity 1691360

1691309 Loader

Height:72 inches height (at pin) (182 cm)
Weight:479 lbs (217 kg)
Boom rod:1.00 inches (2 cm)
Clearance:55 inches clearance (dumped) (139 cm)
Bucket rod:1.00 inches (2 cm)
Dump angle:41° dump
Dump reach:12.5 inches reach (dumped) (31 cm)
Bucket width:38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Ground reach:42.5 inches reach (ground) (107 cm)
Boom cylinder:1.50 inches (3 cm)
Lift capacity:400 lbs lift (full at pin) (181 kg)
Breakout force:500 lbs breakout (at pin) (226 kg)
Rollback angle:16° rollback (ground line)
Bucket cylinder:1.50 inches (3 cm)

42" Mower deck

Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Weight:184 lbs (83 kg)
Part number:Simplicity 1691009

48" Mower deck

Width:48 inches (121 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Weight:210 lbs (95 kg)
Part number:Simplicity 1690986

42" Snow blower

Type:single-stage
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Weight:218 lbs (98 kg)
Part number:Simplicity 1690982

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent Optional
Front PTO:independent
Clutch (rear):electric
Rear PTO Type:2000, 3400
Clutch (front):electric
Front PTO Type:pulley

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