Simplicity 9528 Specs ( 1978-1983 )
Overview
The Simplicity 9528 is a 28-horsepower farm tractor manufactured by Hinomoto in Osaka, Japan, between 1978 and 1983. It features a Toyosha 1.5L 2-cylinder diesel engine, an open operator station with manual steering, and was distributed as a compact utility model with multiple transmission configurations.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Gearing Configuration:
The 9528 was offered with unsynchronized gear transmission options including an 8-speed (8 forward, 2 reverse) and a 12-speed (12 forward, 3 reverse) version with creeper ranges.
Engine Performance and Capacity:
Equipped with a liquid-cooled Toyosha S148 diesel engine, the tractor is rated at 28 hp at 2500 RPM with a claimed PTO output of 26 hp and a 7-gallon fuel capacity.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
This model weighs 2100 lbs and is built on a 61.8-inch wheelbase, featuring adjustable rear tread widths ranging from 40.9 to 62.5 inches and a Category I rear hitch with position control.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Osaka, Japan |
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| Distributor | Simplicity |
| Manufacturer | Hinomoto |
Engine
| Engine type | Toyosha 1.5L 2-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.82x3.94 inches (97 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 23:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
| Description | Toyosha S148 / diesel / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 90.1 ci (1.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2 |
| Fuel system | Kiki PES-2K injection pump |
| Idle RPM | 750-2750 |
| Power | 28 hp (20.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 215mm dry disc / 215mm dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range. / Four gears, plus reverse, with high, low, and creeper ranges. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 26.8 qts (25.4 L) / 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Type | unsynchronized gear / unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission type | 8-speed unsynchronized gear / 12-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission type | 8-speed unsynchronized gear / 12-speed unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Drum brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7 gal (26.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.7 gal (25.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.7 gal (25.4 L) |
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| Total flow | 5.44 gpm (20.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2320 |
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| Rear PTO | continuous |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 70 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | Hitachi LR115-58 alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 16.1 inches (40 cm) |
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| Clearance (front axle) | 14.5 inches (36 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 15.6 inches (39 cm) |
| Front tread | 40.9 to 51.1 inches (103 to 129 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 81.9 inches (208 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 53.7 inches (136 cm) |
| Length | 100.4 inches (255 cm) |
| Rear tread | 40.9 to 62.5 inches (103 to 158 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 2100 lbs (952 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 61.8 inches (156 cm) |
| Width | 53.5 inches (135 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 12.4x24 |
| Weight | 2100 lbs (952 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 61.8 inches (156 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00x15 |
| Ag rear | 12.4x24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
9528 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate under steering wheel, ahead of the gear shift lever. |
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References
| Description | Operator's Manual 5020-5030 9523-9528 (2097132) published in 1978 |
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Simplicity 9528 attachments
| Description | 60" rear-mount mower deck |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4x24 rear tires. / With 12.4x24 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 5030 | similar Allis Chalmers model |
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| E280 | similar Hinomoto model |