Simplicity Sovereign 7016

The Simplicity Sovereign 7016 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 531 cc 32.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 775 lbs 351 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1979 7000 SeriesGarden tractor 7000 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Garden tractor

Simplicity 7016 Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3 gal 11.4 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	spur gear
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	48.1 inches 122 cm
Weight	775 lbs 351 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.5-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	45

References
Sovereign 16 HP Garden Tractor Model 7016 published in 1976, by Simplicity
Operator's Manual System 7016H (1651654) published in 1975
Lawn & Garden Power Equipment published in 1976, by Simplicity
Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1978, by Simplicity

Engine

Engine Detail — 531 cc / 32.4 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 326431
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	531 cc 32.4 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.56x3.25 inches 90 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Air cleaner	oiled foam
Rated RPM	3600
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Sparkplug	Champion CJ-8
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm

Simplicity 7016 Engine
Image courtesy of Claude Gagne

Transmission

Transmission options
hydrostatic
6-speed gear

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic

Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	3 qts 2.8 L

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	idler pulley
Oil capacity	2.25 qts 2.1 L
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Dimensions

Simplicity 7016 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.5-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	48.1 inches 122 cm
Length	67 inches 170 cm
Width	37.5 inches 95 cm
Height (steering wheel)	39.25 inches 99 cm
Height (hood)	35.5 inches 90 cm
Weight	775 lbs 351 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

Late-style Simplicity 7016H garden tractor.

Early-style Simplicity 7016H garden tractor.