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Simplicity 400 990234 vs Simplicity 401 990357
Verdict: Simplicity 400 990234 vs Simplicity 401 990357
The Simplicity 400 990234 and the Simplicity 401 990357 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 4 hp. Simplicity 401 990357 is the newer design (1965 vs 1961). 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
4 hp
4 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Power
3.0 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
2 forward and reverseReference
2 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
10x2.50Reference
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Rear tire
4.00x8Reference
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Weight
27 kgReference
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Lawn/turf front
10x2.50Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
4.00x8Reference
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Simplicity 400 attachments
24" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 6 cmReference
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Simplicity 401 attachments
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.


