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Simplicity 305 990554 vs Simplicity 315
Verdict: Simplicity 305 990554 vs Simplicity 315
The Simplicity 305 990554 and the Simplicity 315 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Simplicity 315 is the newer design (1972 vs 1968). 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
5 hp
5 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 horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Power
3.7 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Displacement
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12.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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65 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
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3.7 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Simplicity 305 attachments
24" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
60 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
5 to 7 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Variants
990774
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manual startReference
990775
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electric startReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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105 cmReference
Weight
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245 to 278 poundsReference
Front tire
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4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
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4.80/4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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4.80/4.00x8Reference
Length
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147 cmReference
Width
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71 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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92 cmReference
Height (hood)
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74 cmReference
Shipping
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126 kgReference
Simplicity 315 attachments
26" Mower deck
Overall width
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74 cmReference
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.