Compare/Simplicity 4040 PowrMax vs Simplicity Regent 17H

Simplicity 4040 PowrMax vs Simplicity Regent 17H

Verdict: Simplicity 4040 PowrMax vs Simplicity Regent 17H

The Simplicity 4040 PowrMax and the Simplicity Regent 17H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Simplicity Regent 17H is the lighter machine (201 kg vs 589 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 4040 PowrMax holds more fuel (14.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Regent 17H is the newer design (2000 vs 1972). 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

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Three-speed gear shift with hydrostatic transmissions. Hydrostatic must be in neutral to shift, although use of the foot clutch is not required or recommended.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

616

similar Allis Chalmers modelReference

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517H

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similar AGCO modelReference

2517H

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Displacement

49.8 ciReference

30.6 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 76 mmReference

91 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.3 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Fuel system

Marvel-Schebler downdraft carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

paper elementReference

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Compression

7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

3400Reference

Idle RPM

1200-3850Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion H-8Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.178 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Oil change

50 hReference

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Transmission

Sundstrand 15Reference

Tuff Torq K56Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

34.5 barReference

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Pump flow

8.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

589 kgReference

201 kgReference

Front tire

20x8-10Reference

15x6.5-6Reference

Rear tire

29x12.50-15Reference

20x8.0-8Reference

Ag front

4.00x12Reference

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Ag rear

8x16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

15x6.5-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.50-15Reference

20x8.0-8Reference

Length

210 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

143 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

104 cmReference

Shipping weight

589 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Rear tread

74 cmReference

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Simplicity 4040 attachments

4040 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

16Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

52Reference

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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

101 cmReference

Cut height

4 to 7 cmReference

2 to 9 cmReference

Simplicity Regent 17H attachments

40" Mower deck

Overall width

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106 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.