Simplicity 5216

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Simplicity 5216 is a 2WD lawn tractor that is part of the 5200 series. This model was produced between 1984 and 1990 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 0.7 L, 658 cm2 (40.2 cu·in) Briggs & Stratton V-twin gasoline engine that puts out 16 horsepower. The 5216 can come with either a belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear or a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a manual steering system and an open operator station layout. Moreover, it boasts lawn/turf tires and comes equipped with a fuel tank capacity of 8.3 liters (2.2 US gal; 1.8 Imp. gal).

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 16

Transmission: Belt-driven gear or hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 403

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Simplicity 5216 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 40% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 8% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Model: -
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: V-twin
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Natural aspiration
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 40.2
Bore (in): 3.43
Stroke (in): 2.17
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): 16

Transmission

Type: Belt-driven gear or hydrostatic
Forward Gears: 5
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 66.1
Width (in): 35
Height (in): 40.9
Operating Weight (lb): 403

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
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: Lawn/turf
Manufacture - End Year: 1990
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -