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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford LS45 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Ford LS45 and the Simplicity FC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ford LS45 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1994 for the Ford LS45.
Which is heavier, the Ford LS45 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 is heavier: 287 kg versus 231 kg for the Ford LS45.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford LS45 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".