Simplicity 6216

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Simplicity 6216 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1981 to 1987. It's perfect for taking care of small to medium-sized yards. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to control.

Under the hood, the Simplicity 6216 has a Briggs & Stratton engine with two cylinders. The engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It produces 16 horsepower, which is about average for tractors in its class. The tractor has a belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. It also has an independent PTO with a mechanical clutch, useful for running attachments. The fuel tank holds 2.2 US gallons, enough for several hours of work.

This tractor is quite compact, measuring 66.9 inches long, 36.6 inches wide, and 41.3 inches high to the steering wheel. It weighs 728 pounds, which is above average for its size. The Simplicity 6216 has lawn/turf tires, making it gentle on grass. It features an open operator station and an electric starter for easy use. Overall, this tractor is a reliable choice for homeowners looking to maintain their lawns and gardens efficiently.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission: Belt-driven gear with mechanical variator

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 728 lb (330 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Simplicity 6216 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Simplicity 6216 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Simplicity 6216 is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Simplicity 6216 is Average. It is greater than 61% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Simplicity 6216 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton
Model
402707
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
40 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.43 in (87.1 mm)
Stroke
2.17 in (55.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Belt-driven gear with mechanical variator
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual