Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity 5216 vs Simplicity 6216

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SimplicityModel A

Simplicity 5216

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
40.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
5
Full 5216 specs
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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 6216

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
40.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
3
Full 6216 specs
SimplicitySimplicity 5216
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 6216

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
521616 hp
621616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

5216 is in the 36th percentile; 6216 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
521640.2 ci
621640.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

5216 is in the 49th percentile; 6216 is in the 49th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
52162
62162
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

5216 is in the 50th percentile; 6216 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5216 higher · +2 (+67%)
52165
62163
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

5216 is in the 38th percentile; 6216 is in the 10th · 152 models

5216 (A)6216 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
ManufacturerSimplicitySimplicitySame
Model52166216—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonBriggs & StrattonSame
ModelNot recorded402707—
Power Output16hp16hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement40.2ci40.2ciSame
Bore3.4in3.4inSame
Stroke2.2in2.2inSame

Transmission

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
TypeBelt-driven gearBelt-driven gear with mechanical variator—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
Length66.1in66.9in▲ 6216+0.8 in · +1%
Width35in36.6in▲ 6216+1.6 in · +5%
Height40.9in41.3in▲ 6216+0.4 in · <1%
Operating Weight403lb728lb▲ 6216+325 lb · +81%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with mechanical clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity 5216Simplicity 6216Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)B · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 38th percentile (5)B · 10th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 4th percentile (403 lb)B · 50th percentile (728 lb)
A · 5216B · 6216Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageSimplicity 5216Full spec pageSimplicity 6216