Mower Fit Guide - Simplicity
Grass and Leaf Catchers for Simplicity Mowers
Protero's Simplicity catchers are designed for Simplicity zero-turn mowers and compact tractors. The PTO-powered PV18 delivers serious collection power for Simplicity Legacy XL tractors, while the PV13 handles smaller Simplicity decks with quick-dump convenience.
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Zero-Turn Mowers · Up to 14.5 Bushels
Simplicity Zero-Turn Grass Catcher — Protero PV18#1 Seller
The Protero PV18 is the high-capacity grass and leaf catcher built for Simplicity zero-turn operators. Holding 18 cu ft / 14.5 bushels, its wedge shape adds only 20 inches to your Simplicity mower's length. A single lever empties a full load in seconds — so your crew stays productive on large commercial and residential properties. The improved tubular steel frame handles demanding daily use season after season.
Features
- Engineered for Simplicity zero-turn mowers and Legacy XL tractors
- 18 cu ft / 14.5 bushel capacity for large properties
- PTO-driven blower with 3,000+ RPM fan speed
- 3/16″ molded polyethylene and steel frame
- 7″ intake for maximum airflow
- 8″ boot and premium polyurethane hose
Specifications
Zero-Turn Mowers · 10 Bushels
Simplicity Zero-Turn Grass Catcher — Protero PV13
The Protero PV13 is a compact yet powerful grass and leaf catcher for Simplicity zero-turn mowers with 48″–60″ decks. At 13 cu ft / 10 bushels, the PV13 keeps your Simplicity mower nimble on residential and small commercial sites without sacrificing the fast dump-from-the-seat convenience Protero is known for. Heavy-duty 3/16″ polyethylene and welded steel construction means it's built to last years of commercial use.
Features
- Dump from the seat in seconds
- 13 cu ft / 10 bushel capacity
- Fits most Simplicity 48″–60″ zero-turn decks
- Quick-pin attach/detach system
- 3/16″ polyethylene and heavy-duty steel construction
- 7″ intake for strong airflow
Specifications
Compact & Utility Tractors · Up to 14.5 Bushels
Simplicity Tractor Grass Catcher — Protero PV18 PTO
The Protero PV18 PTO delivers serious leaf and debris collection power for Simplicity compact and utility tractors. Its PTO-driven blower converts your tractor's 540 RPM output to 3,000+ RPM fan speed for maximum suction on heavy loads. The whole system mounts to the standard 3-point hitch and comes off in seconds. For cab-equipped Simplicity tractors, the optional electric dump kit means the operator never leaves the cab.
Features
- PTO-driven blower — 540 RPM in, 3,000+ RPM fan speed
- 18 cu ft / 14.5 bushel capacity
- Fits most Simplicity 48″–72″ tractor mower decks
- Bolt-in steel blower liner protects housing
- 3-point hitch quick-pin attach/detach
- Optional electric dump kit for cab-equipped tractors
- PTO stand with caster wheels for easy shop storage
Specifications
Compact Utility Tractors · 18 Bushels
Simplicity Tractor Grass Catcher — Protero PV22 PTO
The Protero PV22 PTO delivers maximum collection capacity for Simplicity compact utility tractors. Its PTO-driven blower converts 540 RPM to over 3,000 RPM fan speed for powerful suction. The 22 cu ft / 18 bushel capacity handles heavy leaf and debris loads with ease. Mounts to the standard 3-point hitch and comes off in seconds.
Features
- PTO-powered blower — 540 RPM in, 3,000+ RPM fan speed
- 22 cu ft / 18 bushel capacity
- Fits most Simplicity 48″–60″ utility tractor decks
- Quick attach/detach with 3-point pins or quick hitch
- Optional electric dump kit for cab-equipped tractors
- PTO stand with caster wheels for easy storage
Specifications
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