Simplicity 6516

The Simplicity 6516 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 658 cc 40.15 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 485 lbs 219 kg.

Overview

	1988 - 1989 6500 SeriesGarden tractor 6500 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA

Simplicity 6516 Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2.2 gal 8.3 L
Engine details ...

Simplicity 6516 Transmission
hydrostatic
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Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	48.3 inches 122 cm
Weight	485 lbs 219 kg
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	39

References
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1987, by Simplicity

Engine

Engine Detail — 658 cc / 40.15 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 402707
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Displacement	658 cc 40.15 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.16 inches 87 x 55 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Simplicity 6516 Engine
Image courtesy of Jason Miller

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

Simplicity 6516 Tires
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	48.3 inches 122 cm
Length	67 inches 170 cm
Width	37 inches 93 cm
Height (steering wheel)	41.4 inches 105 cm
Height (hood)	35.6 inches 90 cm
Shipping weight	485 lbs 219 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Photos

Simplicity 6516

Simplicity 6516

Simplicity 6516 operator station and controls.