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Simplicity Regent 4208 vs Simplicity SunRunner 8G
Verdict: Simplicity Regent 4208 vs Simplicity SunRunner 8G
The Simplicity Regent 4208 and the Simplicity SunRunner 8G are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Simplicity SunRunner 8G is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity SunRunner 8G is the newer design (1987 vs 1979). 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
SimplicityReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
foamReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanical ilder pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
101 cmReference
Weight
309 to 505 poundsReference
222 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6-6.00Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
4.1/3.5-4Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
4.1/3.5-4Reference
Length
165 cmReference
212 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
229 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
23 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
13 cmReference
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Height (hood)
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62 cmReference
Simplicity 4208 attachments
4208 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Simplicity SunRunner 8G attachments
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.