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Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 and the Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 is the newer design (2013 vs 2005). 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
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
34.7 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K57Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
134 cmReference
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Weight
56 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.0-6Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
22x10.0-10Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.0-6Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x10.0-10Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
180 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
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Height
109 cmReference
99 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Rear axle
19 mmReference
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Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 attachments
Electrical
Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
230Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
—
negativeReference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
157 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
2 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
infiniteReference
infiniteReference
Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 attachments
42" Mower deck
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.