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Simplicity 6008 1690193 vs Simplicity 808
Verdict: Simplicity 6008 1690193 vs Simplicity 808
The Simplicity 6008 1690193 and the Simplicity 808 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Simplicity 808 is the lighter machine (188 kg vs 235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity 6008 1690193 is the newer design (1977 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
8.3 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
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Oil type
SAE 90Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
112 cmReference
Weight
34 kgReference
188 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-8Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
16.00/6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-8Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
16.00/6.50x8Reference
Length
161 cmReference
146 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
71 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
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Height (hood)
83 cmReference
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Shipping weight
235 kgReference
188 kgReference
Simplicity 6008 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
116 cmReference
102 cmReference
Simplicity 808 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 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.