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Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 1690008 vs Simplicity Regent 4208
Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 1690008 vs Simplicity Regent 4208
The Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 1690008 and the Simplicity Regent 4208 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Simplicity Regent 4208 is the lighter machine (309 kg vs 336 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Regent 4208 is the newer design (1979 vs 1974). 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
SimplicityReference
Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
608
similar Allis Chalmers modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.3 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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Air cleaner
foam elementReference
foamReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
108 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
336 to 423 poundsReference
309 to 505 poundsReference
Front tire
5.30/4.50-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
5.30/4.50-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
149 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
80 cmReference
89 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
85 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (hood)
77 cmReference
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Shipping weight
191 kgReference
229 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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23 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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13 cmReference
Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Simplicity 4208 attachments
4208 Serial Number Location
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.