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Simplicity 3008 Grabber vs Simplicity Regent 4208
Verdict: Simplicity 3008 Grabber vs Simplicity Regent 4208
The Simplicity 3008 Grabber and the Simplicity Regent 4208 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Simplicity 3008 Grabber is the lighter machine (130 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Regent 4208 is the newer design (1979 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Air cleaner
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foamReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
130 kgReference
309 to 505 poundsReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50x4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16.00/6.50x8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50x4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.00/6.50x8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
156 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (hood)
74 cmReference
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Shipping weight
130 kgReference
229 kgReference
Width
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89 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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23 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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13 cmReference
Simplicity 3008 Grabber attachments
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
104 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Simplicity 4208 attachments
4208 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.