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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 Wheel Horse 417-A
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 417-A
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
SimplicitySimplicity 6216
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 417-A higher · +1 hp (+6%)621616 hp
417-A17 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
6216 is in the 36th percentile; 417-A is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 417-A higher · +2 ci (+5%)621640.2 ci
417-A42.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
6216 is in the 49th percentile; 417-A is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied62162
417-A2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
6216 is in the 50th percentile; 417-A is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 6216 higher · +95 lb (+15%)6216728 lb
417-A633 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
6216 is in the 50th percentile; 417-A is in the 40th · 314 models
6216 (A)417-A (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 6216 | 417-A | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler | — |
| Model | 402707 | KT17QS | — |
| Power Output | 16hp | 17hp | ▲ 417-A+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 40.2ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 417-A+2 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.1in | ▲ 6216+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.2in | 2.8in | ▲ 417-A+0.6 in · +27% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear with mechanical variator | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 66.9in | 65in | ▲ 6216+1.9 in · +3% |
| Width | 36.6in | 37.8in | ▲ 417-A+1.2 in · +3% |
| Height | 41.3in | 41.3in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 728lb | 633lb | ▲ 6216+95 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity 6216 | Wheel Horse 417-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
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)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 50th percentile (728 lb)B · 40th percentile (633 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 17th percentile (66.9 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 6216B · 417-AMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor