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Simplicity SunRunner 8G vs Simplicity Yeoman 648
Verdict: Simplicity SunRunner 8G vs Simplicity Yeoman 648
The Simplicity SunRunner 8G and the Simplicity Yeoman 648 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Simplicity Yeoman 648 is the lighter machine (130 kg vs 222 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 1973). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
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Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical ilder pulleyReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
92 cmReference
Weight
222 kgReference
130 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6.00Reference
4.10/3.50x6Reference
Rear tire
4.1/3.5-4Reference
16-7.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6.00Reference
4.10/3.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
4.1/3.5-4Reference
16-7.50x8Reference
Length
212 cmReference
135 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (hood)
62 cmReference
72 cmReference
Rear tread
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54 cmReference
Simplicity SunRunner 8G attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Simplicity Yeoman 648 attachments
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 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.