Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity ZT16

The Simplicity ZT16 is a zero-turn mower produced from 1999 to 2003 as part of the ZT Series. It features a 16HP Kohler CV16S 457cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 778 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with hydrostatic differential steering. The mower has a wheelbase of 43.75 inches, weighs 620 lbs with mower deck, and uses 13x5.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. It offers mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and pulley type. Attachments include 38" and 44" mid-mount mower decks with adjustable cut heights from 1.25 to 4 inches.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity ZT16

Power

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic differential

Engine

Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Rated RPM	3400
Bore/Stroke	3.42x3.03 inches (87 x 77 mm)
Displacement	457 cc (27.9 ci)
Engine model	Kohler CV16S
Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	41 inches (104 cm)
Length	61.5 inches (156 cm)
Weight	620 lbs (with mower deck) (281 kg)
Rear tire	18x9.5-8
Wheelbase	43.75 inches (111 cm)
Front tire	13x5.0-6
Height (steering wheel)	43.5 inches (110 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Zero-turn mower
Series	ZT Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$4,099 in 1998
Years produced	1999 - 2003

Attachments

38" mid-mount mower deck	38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49.5 inches (125 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.25 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck	44 inches (111 cm), Total width: 56 inches (142 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1.25 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)

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