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Simplicity 9518 Specs ( 1981-1983 )

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Production

Description Sub-Compact Utility tractor / Built in Osaka, Japan
Distributor Simplicity
Manufacturer Hinomoto

Engine

Description Image courtesy of Jacob Lorenz
Engine type Toyosha 1.0L 3-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 2.87x3.15 inches (73 x 80 mm)
Compression 22.5:1
Coolant capacity 3.2 qts (3.0 L)
Description Toyosha / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 61.27 ci (1.0 L)
Power 18 hp (13.4 kW)
Rated RPM 2500
Starter electric
Starter volts 12
Oil capacity 2.3 qts (2.2 L)
Oil change 50 h
PTO (claimed) 15 hp (11.2 kW)

Transmission

Description Three speeds (1-3) in three ranges (Creeper, Low, High). Gears are synchronized using the foot clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.
Gears 9 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity 18 qts (17.0 L)
Transmission type 9-speed partially synchronized
Type partially synchronized

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and canopy.
Description Manual steering
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Front diff. 1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Front hubs 0.42 qts (each) (0.4 L)
Fuel 3.7 gal (14.0 L)
Hydraulic system 4.5 gal (17.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 4.5 gal (17.0 L)

Hitch

Control position control
Rear Type I

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2365
Rear PTO continuous
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle) 13.7 inches (34 cm)
2WD Front tread 31.7 inches (80 cm)
2WD Shipping weight 1278 lbs (579 kg)
2WD Width 40.9 inches (103 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle) 12 inches (30 cm)
4WD Front tread 33.9 inches (86 cm)
4WD Shipping weight 1448 lbs (656 kg)
4WD Width 48.5 inches (123 cm)
Clearance (rear axle) 14.2 inches (36 cm)
Height (hood) 40.9 inches (103 cm)
Height (steering wheel) 46.9 inches (119 cm)
Length 82.7 inches (210 cm)
Rear tread 32.9/38 inches (83/96 cm)
Wheelbase 50.8 inches (129 cm)
Weight 1278 to 1448 pounds
Wheelbase 50.8 inches (129 cm)
Lawn/turf rear 29x12-15

9518 Serial Numbers

Location: Serial number plate under steering wheel, ahead of the gear shift lever.

References

Description Operator's Manual 9518 Series Compact Diesel Tractor (1671525) published in 1982

Simplicity 9518 attachments

Description 48" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader

Speeds

Description With 8-18 R1 rear tires.

Variants

5015 similar Allis Chalmers model