Overview
The AGCO 1618H is a lawn tractor manufactured by Simplicity between 1997 and 2002. It features an 18 hp Vanguard V-Twin gasoline engine paired with a Tuff Torq K61 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission. The machine is configured with an open operator station, manual steering, and a 50.75-inch wheelbase.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor is equipped with a 569cc air-cooled Vanguard 350777 engine rated at 18 gross horsepower at 3400 RPM.
Transmission and Drive System:
The drivetrain consists of a Tuff Torq K61 hydrostatic transmission providing infinite gears in forward and reverse across a two-wheel drive layout.
Implement and PTO Specifications:
The unit features an independent mid-mount pulley PTO with an electric clutch, supporting a 50-inch mower deck, snowblower, or blade attachment.
Production
| Description | Lawn tractor |
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| Distributor | AGCO |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Engine
| Description | 18HP Vanguard 569cc 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.83x2.75 inches (72 x 70 mm) |
| Description | Vanguard 350777 / gasoline / 2-cylinder / air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Displacement | 569 cc (34.75 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K61 |
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.0-6 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.0-8 |
| Height (hood) | 34 inches (86 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Length | 70.25 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight | 424 lbs*Weight of tractor only. (192 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50.75 inches (128 cm) |
| Width | 35 inches (88 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.0-6 |
| Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
| Weight | 424 lbs (192 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 50.75 inches (128 cm) |
AGCO 1618H attachments
| Description | 50" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade |
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References
| Description | Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 2000, by AGCO / Product Guide Fall 1998 published by Simplicity |
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