Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity ZT18

The Simplicity ZT18 is a zero-turn mower produced from 1999 to 2003 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 18 hp Vanguard 569cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 778 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with hydrostatic differential steering. The mower has a 50-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades, and an open operator station. It weighs 670 lbs with the mower deck and rides on 13x5.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. The original price was $5,175 in 1998.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity ZT18

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Vanguard 350777
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	3.25 gal (12.3 L)
Rated RPM	3400
Bore/Stroke	2.83x2.75 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Displacement	569 cc (34.75 ci)
Configuration	air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	41 inches (104 cm)
Length	61.5 inches (156 cm)
Weight	670 lbs (with mower deck) (303 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
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Original price	$5,175 in 1998
Production years	1999 - 2003

Attachments

Type	mid-mount Simplicity
Blades	3-blade
Cut height	1.25 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck	50" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width	50 inches (127 cm)
Overall width	62 inches (157 cm)

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