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SimplicityModel A
Simplicity 6216
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 40.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Simplicity 6216 vs Simplicity Sovereign 7016
SimplicityModel B
Simplicity Sovereign 7016
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 32.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
SimplicitySimplicity 6216
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Sovereign 7016
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied621616 hp
Sovereign 701616 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
6216 is in the 36th percentile; Sovereign 7016 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 6216 higher · +7.8 ci (+24%)621640.2 ci
Sovereign 701632.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
6216 is in the 49th percentile; Sovereign 7016 is in the 30th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 6216 higher · +1 (+100%)62162
Sovereign 70161
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
6216 is in the 50th percentile; Sovereign 7016 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ Sovereign 7016 higher · +46 lb (+6%)6216728 lb
Sovereign 7016774 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
6216 is in the 50th percentile; Sovereign 7016 is in the 51st · 314 models
6216 (A)Sovereign 7016 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Simplicity | Same |
| Model | 6216 | Sovereign 7016 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Briggs & Stratton | Same |
| Model | 402707 | 326431 | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 16hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ 6216+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 40.2ci | 32.4ci | ▲ 6216+7.8 ci · +24% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.5in | ▲ Sovereign 7016+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.2in | 3.3in | ▲ Sovereign 7016+1.1 in · +50% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear with mechanical variator | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 66.9in | 66.9in | Same |
| Width | 36.6in | 37.4in | ▲ Sovereign 7016+0.8 in · +2% |
| Height | 41.3in | 39in | ▲ 6216+2.3 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 728lb | 774lb | ▲ Sovereign 7016+46 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Simplicity Sovereign 7016 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 49th percentile (40.2 ci)B · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 50th percentile (728 lb)B · 51st percentile (774 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 17th percentile (66.9 in)B · 17th percentile (66.9 in)
A · 6216B · Sovereign 7016Median Lawn and Garden Tractor