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Simplicity Broadmoor 18H vs Simplicity CFC 18
Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 18H vs Simplicity CFC 18
The Simplicity Broadmoor 18H and the Simplicity CFC 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Simplicity CFC 18 is the lighter machine (312 kg vs 317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Broadmoor 18H is the newer design (1998 vs 1990). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SimplicityReference
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-sahft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Drive
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3x1 2WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
21.6 LReference
Displacement
34.8 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.7 LReference
Air cleaner
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paper element with foam pre-cleanerReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K57Reference
Eaton 700Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
mechanical ilder pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
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Weight
317 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-10Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-10Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
177 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Front axle
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28 mmReference
Simplicity Broadmoor 18H attachments
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
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Overall width
157 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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Variants
CFC 18
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steering wheelReference
CFC 18L
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lever steerReference
Simplicity CFC 18 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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340Reference
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.