Simplicity

SunStar 18

Lawn tractor · 1987–1997 · 18 hp

The Simplicity SunStar 18 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1987 to 1997. It features a Kohler M18 engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a shaft-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineKohler M18
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2
Coolingair-cooled opposed-twin
Displacement42.18 ci (691 cc)
Bore3.13 in (79 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Compression Ratio6
Power Gross18 hp (13.4 kW)
Air Cleanerdual element
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
ManufacturerKohler
Rated3,400 RPM
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)

Transmission

Transmission Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Transmission Model15
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil Capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Oil TypeATF F
Available Optionshydrostatic

PTO

Front Typepulley

Hitch

Rear Type0 Opt Optional

Dimensions

Length78 in (198 cm)
Width38.25 in (97 cm)
Height47 in (119 cm)
Wheelbase51 in (129 cm)

Weight

Weight825 lbs (374 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag16x6.50-8
Rear Ag23x10.5-12

Fuel

Capacity4.25 gal (16.1 L)

Steering

Typemanual