Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Yeoman 616

The Simplicity Yeoman 616 is a 1968 lawn tractor from the Yeoman Series manufactured by Simplicity, a part of Allis Chalmers. It features a 6 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a 2-speed belt-driven gear with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with manual clutch. Dimensions include a 36.5 inch wheelbase, 53.5 inch length, and weighs 275 lbs. Tires are 4.10/3.50x6 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Attachments available include a 32" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Yeoman 616

Power

Rated power	6.0 hp

Tires

Rear tire	16x6.50-8
Front tire	4.10/3.50x6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 146702
Power	6 hp (4.5 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm)
Displacement	231 cc (14.11 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Dimensions

Width	28 inches (71 cm)
Length	53.5 inches (135 cm)
Wheelbase	36.5 inches (92 cm)
Height (hood)	28.5 inches (72 cm)
Shipping weight	275 lbs (124 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	33 inches (83 cm)

Production

Year	1968
Category	Lawn tractor
Manufacturer	Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Original price	$398 in 1968

Attachments

Blade	blade
Snowblower	snowblower
32" mid-mount mower deck	32" mid-mount mower deck

Transmission

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	2 forward and 1 reverse

Attachment details

42" Blade	Simplicity 990299, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.75 inches height (40 cm), Angling 30°, 65 lbs (29 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
32" Mower deck	mid-mount Simplicity 990417, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 32 inches (81 cm), Weight 90 lbs (40 kg), Overall width 35.875 inches (91 cm), Cut height 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm)
32" Snow blower	Simplicity 990419, 32 inches width (81 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 125 lbs (56 kg)

Steering and drive