SPECS / COMPARISON
Simplicity Sovereign 7016 vs MTD 960
A detailed comparison of the Simplicity Sovereign 7016 and the MTD 960. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Simplicity Sovereign 701611.9 kW (16.0 HP)
MTD 96011.9 kW (16.0 HP)
| Specification | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 Garden and Lawn Tractors | MTD 960 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 11.9 kW (16.0 HP) | 11.9 kW (16.0 HP) |
| Weight | 351.0 kg (773.8 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear type |
| Length | 170.0 cm (66.9 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1975-1979 | 1973-1976 |
| Engine Model | Briggs & Stratton 326431 | Briggs & Stratton 326000 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 531 cc (32.4 cu in.) | 531 cc (32.4 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | — |
| Spark Plug | Champion CJ-8 | — |
| Battery | 12 V, 45Ah | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 99.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 39.0 in.) | — |
| Width | 95.0 cm (37.4 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 cm (48.0 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 2.1 l (0.6 gal) | — |
| Final Drive | Spur gear | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.1 km/h (Forward: 6.1 MPH (9.8 km/h) Reverse: 3.2 MPH) | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 | Ag: 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.5-12 | Ag: 23×8.50-12 |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent with manual clutch |
| Transmission Model | — | Peerless |
| Drawbar Category | — | 0 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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