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Simplicity 4211H vs Simplicity 5211
Verdict: Simplicity 4211H vs Simplicity 5211
The Simplicity 4211H and the Simplicity 5211 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Simplicity 5211 is the newer design (1986 vs 1980). 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
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
4211G
gearReference
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4211H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
foamReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 801Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
122 cmReference
Front tire
13x5.00-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
165 cmReference
168 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
104 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
23 cmReference
25 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
13 cmReference
15 cmReference
Weight
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165 kgReference
Simplicity 4211H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
39Reference
39Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Simplicity 5211 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.