Introduction
Production Information of Simplicity, 4040
The production information of the tractor (4040) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Garden tractor |
| Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
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Dimension and Tires Information of Simplicity, 4040
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| Ground clearance | 15 inches [38 cm] |
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| Wheelbase | 56 inches [142 cm] |
| Height (steering wheel) | 48 inches [121 cm] |
| 56.5 inches (max) [143 cm] | |
| Length | 83 inches [210 cm] |
| Rear tread | 29.2 inches [74 cm] |
| Shipping weight | 1300 lbs [589 kg] |
| Width | 43.3 inches (min) [109 cm] |
| Ag front | 4.00x12 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 29x12.50-15 |
| Ag rear | 8x16 |
| Lawn/turf front | 20x8-10 |
Engine Specifications of Simplicity, 4040
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches [0.635 mm] |
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| Sparkplug | Champion H-8 |
| Fuel system | Marvel-Schebler downdraft carburetor |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches [0.508 mm] |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Air cleaner | Paper element |
| Displacement | 816 cc [49.8 ci] |
| Power (gross) | 16.5 hp [12.3 kW] |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts [3.3 L] |
| Oil change | 50 h |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x3.00 inches [83 x 76 mm] |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.007 inches [0.178 mm] |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.016 inches [0.406 mm] |
| Starter | Electric |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3850 |
Transmission Information of Simplicity, 4040Y
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
Transmission variants 1
| Three-speed gear shift with hydrostatic transmissions. Hydrostatic must be in neutral to shift, although use of the foot clutch is not required or recommended. |
| Transmission | Sundstrand 15 |
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| Oil capacity | 6 qts [5.7 L] |
| Type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Mechanical Specs of Simplicity, 4040Y
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Open operator station. |
| Manual steering |
| Disc brakes |
Power Information of Simplicity, 4040Y
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Rear PTO | Independent OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Electric |
| Front PTO | Independent |
| Clutch | Electric |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Hydraulics Specifications of Simplicity, 4040
Hydraulic system type, pressure, pump flow and valves.
| Pressure | 500 psi [34.5 bar] |
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| Pump flow | 2.25 gpm [8.5 lpm] |
Three-Point Hitch of Simplicity, 4040
Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.
| Rear Type | 0 |
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Electrical System of Simplicity, 4040
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Ground | Negative |
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| Battery AH | 52 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | Flywheel alternator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Simplicity 4040 have?
The Simplicity 4040 delivers 16 HP.
What years was the Simplicity 4040 produced?
The Simplicity 4040 was produced in 1972.
What transmission does the Simplicity 4040 use?
The Simplicity 4040 uses a Sundstrand 15 transmission.
How much does the Simplicity 4040 weigh?
The Simplicity 4040 weighs 1300 lbs [589 kg].
Is the Simplicity 4040 4WD?
The Simplicity 4040 is available in 2WD.