Ford LS45 vs Simplicity FC 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford LS45 and the Simplicity FC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity FC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1994 for the Ford LS45.
- The Simplicity FC 16 is heavier: 287 kg versus 231 kg for the Ford LS45.
- The Simplicity FC 16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ford LS45 | Simplicity FC 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1994–1995 | 1995–1997 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 231 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |