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SimplicityModel A
Simplicity 5216
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 40.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 5
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Simplicity 5216 vs Wheel Horse 417-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
SimplicitySimplicity 5216
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 417-8 higher · +1 hp (+6%)521616 hp
417-817 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
5216 is in the 36th percentile; 417-8 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 417-8 higher · +2 ci (+5%)521640.2 ci
417-842.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
5216 is in the 49th percentile; 417-8 is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied52162
417-82
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
5216 is in the 50th percentile; 417-8 is in the 50th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ 417-8 higher · +1 (+20%)52165
417-86
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
5216 is in the 38th percentile; 417-8 is in the 50th · 152 models
5216 (A)417-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 5216 | 417-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler | — |
| Model | Not recorded | KT17QS | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 17hp | ▲ 417-8+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 40.2ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 417-8+2 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.1in | ▲ 5216+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.2in | 2.8in | ▲ 417-8+0.6 in · +27% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 66.1in | 65in | ▲ 5216+1.1 in · +2% |
| Width | 35in | 37.8in | ▲ 417-8+2.8 in · +8% |
| Height | 40.9in | 41.3in | ▲ 417-8+0.4 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 403lb | 584lb | ▲ 417-8+181 lb · +45% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity 5216 | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 38th percentile (5)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 4th percentile (403 lb)B · 34th percentile (584 lb)
A · 5216B · 417-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor