Compare/Simplicity 3108 vs Simplicity Yeoman 648

Simplicity 3108 vs Simplicity Yeoman 648

Verdict: Simplicity 3108 vs Simplicity Yeoman 648

The Simplicity 3108 and the Simplicity Yeoman 648 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Simplicity Yeoman 648 is the lighter machine (130 kg vs 157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 3108 is the newer design (1980 vs 1973). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference

vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$1,700 (1989 )Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

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Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

oiled foamReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

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Transmission

Tecumseh 740Reference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

157 kgReference

130 kgReference

Front tire

4.10x3.5-4Reference

4.10/3.50x6Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16-7.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.10x3.5-4Reference

4.10/3.50x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

16-7.50x8Reference

Wheelbase

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92 cmReference

Length

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135 cmReference

Width

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76 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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83 cmReference

Height (hood)

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72 cmReference

Rear tread

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54 cmReference

Simplicity 3108 attachments

3108 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal to the front of, and below, the seat.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

3Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

81 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

4 to 7 cmReference

Cut positions

6Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Simplicity Yeoman 648 attachments

Attachment overview

32" 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.