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Simplicity 5216 vs MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred

A detailed comparison of the Simplicity 5216 and the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Simplicity 521611.9 kW (16.0 HP)
MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred11.2 kW (15.0 HP)
SpecificationSimplicity 5216Simplicity 5216Garden and Lawn TractorsMTD 960 Fifteen HundredMTD 960 Fifteen HundredGarden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeLawn TractorGarden Tractor
Horsepower11.9 kW (16.0 HP)11.2 kW (15.0 HP)
Weight183.0 kg (403.4 lbs)—
Transmission TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven gear type
Length168.0 cm (66.1 in.)—
Years Made1984-19901970-1976
Engine ModelBriggs & StrattonBriggs & Stratton 325000
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Displacement658 cc (40.2 cu in.)531 cc (32.4 cu in.)
Bore8.71 cm (3.43 in.)8.99 cm (3.54 in.)
Stroke5.51 cm (2.17 in.)8.31 cm (3.27 in.)
Battery12 V, 39Ah12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height104.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 40.9 in.)—
Width89.0 cm (35.0 in.)—
Wheelbase122.0 cm (48.0 in.)—
Fuel Tank Capacity8.3 l (2.2 gal)—
GearsInfinite forward and reverse4 forward and 1 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.8 km/h (Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH)—
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 15×6.00-6Ag: 16×6.50-8
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 20×10.00-10Ag: 23×8.50-12
Middle PTO Type—Independent with manual clutch
Transmission Model—Peerless

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

Simplicity 5216 spec file ↗MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred spec file ↗Compare selected

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