1987 - 1997
1987 - 1997 |
SunStar Series |
Garden tractor |
Series:
Series: | SunStar 18 ← | SunStar 20 |
| | Legacy 20 ↓ |
1987 - 1997
1987 - 1997 |
SunStar Series |
Garden tractor |
Series:
Series: | SunStar 16 ← | SunStar 18 | → SunStar 20 |
Production
Production |
Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Type | Garden tractor |
Factory | Port 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 tank | 4.25 gal 16.1 L |
Engine details ... |
Simplicity SunStar 18 Transmission
Simplicity SunStar 18 Transmission |
hydrostatic |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical
Mechanical |
Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
Steering | manual |
  | hydraulic power optional |
Brakes | mechanical drum |
Cab | Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch
Tractor hitch |
Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear RPM | 2000 OptOptional |
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 | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical
Electrical |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 400 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Production
Production |
Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Type | Garden tractor |
Factory | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
Simplicity SunStar 20 Engines
Simplicity SunStar 20 Engines |
20HP Kohler 770cc 2-cyl gasoline |
20HP Kohler 622cc 2-cyl gasoline |
Fuel tank | 4.25 gal 16.1 L |
Engine details ... |
1987 - 1997
1987 - 1997 |
SunStar Series |
Garden tractor |
Series:
Series: | SunStar 18 ← | SunStar 20 |
| | Legacy 20 ↓ |
Engines overview
Engines overview |
20HP Kohler 770cc 2-cyl gasoline |
20HP Kohler 622cc 2-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail
Engine Detail |
Kohler Magnum |
gasoline |
2-cylinder |
air-cooled opposed-twin |
Full-pressure lubrication. The Kohler Magnum was used through the 1994 model year. |
Displacement | 770 cc 46.98 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.125x3.063 inches 79 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 20 hp 14.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual element |
Compression | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 3400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts 1.7 L |
Sparkplug | Champion RV15YC |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm |
Engine Detail
Engine Detail |
Kohler Command CH20S |
gasoline |
2-cylinder |
air-cooled opposed-twin |
The Kohler Command engine was used in the SunStar 20 from 1995 through 1997. |
Displacement | 622 cc 38 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches 77 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 20 hp 14.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual element |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts 1.9 L |
Simplicity SunStar 20 Transmission
Simplicity SunStar 20 Transmission |
hydrostatic |
Transmission details ... |
1987 - 1997
1987 - 1997 |
SunStar Series |
Garden tractor |
Series:
Series: | SunStar 18 ← | SunStar 20 |
| | Legacy 20 ↓ |
Transmission
Transmission |
Transmission | Sunstrand 15 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 6 qts 5.7 L |
Oil type | |
Peerless 2600 transaxle. |
Speeds
Mechanical
Mechanical |
Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
Differential lock | mechanical rear *Differential lock on models built from 1987 to 1994. |
Steering | hydraulic power |
Brakes | mechanical drum |
Cab | Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch
Tractor hitch |
Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear RPM | 2000 OptOptional |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Wheelbase | 51 inches 129 cm |
Weight | 873 to 1108 pounds |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
1987 - 1997
1987 - 1997 |
SunStar Series |
Garden tractor |
Series:
Series: | SunStar 18 ← | SunStar 20 |
| | Legacy 20 ↓ |
Simplicity SunStar 20 Tires
Simplicity SunStar 20 Tires |
Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Electrical
Electrical |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 400 |
Battery volts | 12 |