Simplicity lawn tractors SunStar 18 tractor specifications

1987 - 1997

1987 - 1997 SunStar SeriesGarden tractor

Series:

Series:SunStar 16 ← SunStar 18 → SunStar 20

1988 - 1989

SunStar Series

Garden tractor

Series:

SunStar 14 ←

SunStar 16

→ SunStar 18

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Simplicity
Type:	Garden tractor
Factory:	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
The SunStar 14 carried Simplicity model number 1691357.

Simplicity SunStar 16 Engine

Simplicity SunStar 16 Engine
16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	mechanical drum
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	4.2 gal 15.9 L

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:	2000 (optional)
Front PTO:	independent
Clutch:	electric

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	51 inches 129 cm
Weight:	825 to 1003 pounds
Front tire:	16x6.50-8
Rear tire:	23x8.5-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Simplicity SunStar 16 attachments

Simplicity SunStar 16 attachments
48" mid-mount mower deck
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	flywheel alternator
Charging amps:	15

Battery

Battery
Number:	1
Cold-cranking amps:	400
Volts:	12

Production

Production ManufacturerSimplicity TypeGarden tractor FactoryPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA

Simplicity SunStar 18 Engines

Simplicity SunStar 18 Engines 18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline 18HP Briggs & Stratton 569cc 2-cyl gasoline Fuel tank4.25 gal
16.1 L Engine details ...

1987 - 1997

SunStar Series

Garden tractor

Series:

SunStar 16 ←

SunStar 18

→ SunStar 20

Engines overview

Engines overview
18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline
18HP Briggs & Stratton 569cc 2-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kohler Magnum
gasoline
2-cylinder
air-cooled opposed-twin
Full-pressure lubrication. The Kohler was used through the 1994 model year.
Displacement	691 cc 42.18 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches 79 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Air cleaner	dual element
Compression	6.0:1
Rated RPM	3400
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L
Sparkplug	Champion RV15YC
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 350447
gasoline
2-cylinder
air-cooled
The Briggs Vanguard was replaced the Kohler in 1995 and was used through the end of production.
Displacement	569 cc 34.75 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.83x2.75 inches 72 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Air cleaner	dual element
Rated RPM	3600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	1.75 qts 1.7 L