B-16_IC Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 After being out of touch here I am back, sorry. I have entered a new area of Simplicity ownership. Went to a consignment auction early this month and bought half the Simplicitys, out of two rows of lawn and garden only a late Sovereign and a 6516 to represent the good stuff. The sovy was a good looking tractor but I have better looking decks in the spare parts pile and a dead battery on a 650hr triad turned me off. But the other one seemed to be worth the chance. It's battery was dead too, hadn't been run for a while but seemed straight and well cared for. The fuel lines were somewhat sieve like as was the grommet in the bottom of the tank. I finally had time today to finish the repair and try it out. I mowed between rains, very wet grass but mowed great! Can't wait to try it when it's dry. I've had a T-816 in the barn for a few years but never got it going so this is my first go at this series. It came with the four bin collection system which I haven't tried to put together yet. Anyone use one of those? Is it a good system to use? 2 1
B-16_IC Posted May 18, 2019 Author Posted May 18, 2019 It's well traveled as evidenced by the dealer sticker on the hood. There was a bunch of receipts for parts bought through the years ranging from its early years down south, to Burlington Iowa more recently. There are even a couple from Eden's Ltd. 1
B10Dave Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 Rich; same tractor as my Allis 616. Other than having to replace a pan gasket it has been a great tractor and mows very nice. Have fun with yours. 1
TimJr Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 Not the same as an Allis 616. This is a little larger and considered a light duty garden tractor. You could put a tiller on a 6500 series. It has 5 bolt rear wheels. A Deutz Allis 1816 is the equivalent. 2
JohnMBerst Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 Bought my 6500 about 4-5 years back. Did have to replace the original twin 16, but it is the right size for me and the 1 1/2 acre yard. As I did have a 5200 series, and my winter tractor is a 6200, so all the decks, bloweres and like swap, so was a no brainer for me. Tranny is still strong, and except for some maintenance, has run like a champ. I have the two bag collector, and someday want to modify for larger capacity. With a bit of work, parts are out there. This size turns better for my than the 7100's, but each person is different. I do make sure to blow it off after each cutting, and clean the fin once a year or so. Good luck! 1
B-16_IC Posted May 20, 2019 Author Posted May 20, 2019 I gave it it's first real workout yesterday. MILs place needed mowed, BIL ran her new green thing and I used my 6516. Sporadic rain showers the whole time so not the prettiest job but it needed done and this spring is not conducive to a "pretty " lawn. I was sufficiently impressed, the hydro worked great, just as strong when I quit as when I started. My only complaint is it's thirst, not as efficient as the old singles. Hopefully it will dry up someday and I'll try out the collection system.
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