Compare/Simplicity 600 990230 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 6HP 990303

Simplicity 600 990230 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 6HP 990303

Verdict: Simplicity 600 990230 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 6HP 990303

The Simplicity 600 990230 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 6HP 990303 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Simplicity 600 990230 is the lighter machine (38 kg vs 39 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Broadmoor 6HP 990303 is the newer design (1964 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

14.1 ciReference

14.11 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 60 mmReference

Power (gross)

4.5 kWReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Front tire

3.50x4Reference

4.10x6Reference

Rear tire

4.80x8Reference

5.70x8Reference

Weight

38 kgReference

39 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

3.50x4Reference

5.30x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4.80x8Reference

9.50x8Reference

Wheelbase

—

105 cmReference

Length

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144 cmReference

Width

—

74 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

—

85 cmReference

Height (hood)

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80 cmReference

Simplicity 600 attachments

32" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

81 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 7 cmReference

4 to 8 cmReference

Variants

990287

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small tire recoil startReference

990288

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large tire recoil startReference

990303

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large tire electric startReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

mechanicalReference

Simplicity Broadmoor 6HP attachments

Electrical

Ground

—

negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

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.