Simplicity 4040 PowrMax

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Simplicity 4040 PowrMax is a 2WD garden tractor that was part of the PowrMax series produced by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It is outfitted with a 0.8 L, 816 cm2, (49.8 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine and features a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse (3-range) gears. Its Onan CCKA engine delivers 16.5 HP at 3,600 rpm, and the unit comes with manual steering and disc brakes. The 4040 PowrMax is built for various lawn and garden tasks, supported by its versatile tire options, either agricultural or lawn/turf, and independent front and rear PTO with electric clutch. The open operator station provides ease of access, while the electric starter system ensures reliability during ignition. The compact dimensions combined with the garden tractor category indicate its use for mowing, tilling, and other similar garden activities.
Show more...

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 16.5

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1301 (shipping weight)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Simplicity 4040 PowrMax vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 41% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 90% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Onan
Model
CCKA
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement (ci)
49.8
Bore (in)
3.27
Stroke (in)
2.99
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output (hp)
16.5

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite (3-Range)
Reverse Gears
Infinite (3-Range)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
82.7
Width (in)
56.3
Height (in)
Unknown (47.6 is to steering wheel, not overall height)
Operating Weight (lb)
1301 (shipping weight)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Front: Independent with electric clutch, Rear: Independent with electric clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
3600 (Front), 2000 (Rear)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 (2WD)
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural or Lawn/Turf
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category 0
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Disc
Hydraulic System Type
-