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Simplicity SunStar 18

Simplicity SunStar 18 tractor
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The Simplicity SunStar 18 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1997 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 18 hp engine option from Kohler or Vanguard, a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission, and a variety of attachments including mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. It has a wheelbase of 51 inches and weighs between 825 and 1003 pounds depending on attachments. The tractor offers two-wheel drive with manual or optional hydraulic power steering and mechanical drum brakes. It includes optional rear and front independent PTOs with electric clutches.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity SunStar 18

Engine

Starter:electric
Fuel tank:4.25 gal (16.1 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Sparkplug:Champion RV15YC
Kohler M18:gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin, full-pressure lubrication, used through 1994
Air cleaner:dual element
Bore/Stroke:2.83x2.75 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Compression:6.0:1
Displacement:569 cc (34.75 ci)
Oil capacity:1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline, 18HP Vanguard 569cc 2-cyl gasoline
Vanguard 350447:gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin, replaced Kohler in 1995 through end of production

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, hydraulic power optional
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Series:SunStar Series
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$6,049 (1990), $6,300 (1991), $6,850 (1993)
Years produced:1987 - 1997

Attachments

Blade:46 inches width (116 cm), front-mount, 157 lbs (71 kg), manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional, Simplicity 1691000
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:42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 218 lbs (98 kg), Simplicity 1690982
Snow blower:two-stage, front-mount, 300 lbs (136 kg), Simplicity 1691360

Front-end loader

Model:1691309 Loader
Weight:479 lbs (217 kg)
Boom rod:1.00 inches (2 cm)
Bucket rod:1.00 inches (2 cm)
Dump angle:41°
Dump reach:12.5 inches (31 cm)
Bucket width:38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Ground reach:42.5 inches (107 cm)
Boom cylinder:1.50 inches (3 cm)
Height at pin:72 inches (182 cm)
Lift capacity:400 lbs lift (full at pin) (181 kg)
Breakout force:500 lbs breakout (at pin) (226 kg)
Rollback angle:16° (ground line)
Bucket cylinder:1.50 inches (3 cm)
Clearance dumped:55 inches (139 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, 184 lbs (83 kg), Simplicity 1691009
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, 210 lbs (95 kg), Simplicity 1690986

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 Optional

Dimensions & Tires

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Rear PTO:independent Optional
Front PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:2000, 3400
Front PTO Type:pulley

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