Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity SunStar 16

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

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).

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	Mountfront-mount Width46 inches (116 cm) Weight157 lbs (71 kg) Part numberSimplicity 1691000
Snow blower	Typetwo-stage Mountfront-mount Weight300 lbs (136 kg) Part numberSimplicity 1691360
1691309 Loader	Height72 inches height (at pin) (182 cm) Weight479 lbs (217 kg) Boom rod1.00 inches (2 cm) Clearance55 inches clearance (dumped) (139 cm) Bucket rod1.00 inches (2 cm) Dump angle41° dump Dump reach12.5 inches reach (dumped) (31 cm) Bucket width38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm) Ground reach42.5 inches reach (ground) (107 cm) Boom cylinder1.50 inches (3 cm) Lift capacity400 lbs lift (full at pin) (181 kg) Breakout force500 lbs breakout (at pin) (226 kg) Rollback angle16° rollback (ground line) Bucket cylinder1.50 inches (3 cm)
42" Mower deck	Width42 inches (106 cm) Blades3-blade Weight184 lbs (83 kg) Part numberSimplicity 1691009
48" Mower deck	Width48 inches (121 cm) Blades3-blade Weight210 lbs (95 kg) Part numberSimplicity 1690986
42" Snow blower	Typesingle-stage Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight218 lbs (98 kg) Part numberSimplicity 1690982