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Simplicity 725 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425
Verdict: Simplicity 725 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425
The Simplicity 725 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 is the newer design (1968 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
7 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
18.56 ciReference
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 67 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.4 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
105 cmReference
Front tire
4.80x8Reference
5.30x6Reference
Rear tire
6.00x12Reference
9.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x8Reference
5.30x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00x12Reference
9.50x8Reference
Width
66 cmReference
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Weight
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43 kgReference
Length
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144 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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85 cmReference
Height (hood)
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80 cmReference
Shipping weight
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185 kgReference
Simplicity 725 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
990424
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recoil startReference
990425
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electric startReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Simplicity Broadmoor 717 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Cut height
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4 to 7 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.