Simplicity 9518 Specs ( 1981-1983 )
Production
| Description | Sub-Compact Utility tractor / Built in Osaka, Japan |
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| Distributor | Simplicity |
| Manufacturer | Hinomoto |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Jacob Lorenz |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 1.6 qts (1.5 L) |
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| 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) |
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Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2365 |
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| Rear PTO | continuous |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.7 inches (34 cm) |
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| 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. |
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References
| Description | Operator's Manual 9518 Series Compact Diesel Tractor (1671525) published in 1982 |
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Simplicity 9518 attachments
| Description | 48" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader |
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Speeds
| Description | With 8-18 R1 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 5015 | similar Allis Chalmers model |
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