· 1968 Unverified Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 — Broadmoor Series · 7 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 lawn tractor is characterised by a 7 hp engine, rendering it a relatively compact option within its class. Manufactured in 1968, it is powered by a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, propelling the tractor through a two-wheel drive system with a 2-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the model is 185 kg, and it is suited for tasks involving areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
48 rows
Transmissions
2-speed gear
Production years
1968-1968
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Manufacturer Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers) Reference
Lawn tractor Reference
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA Reference
Original price was $599 in 1968 Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Open operator station. Reference
990425 electric start Reference
990424 recoil start Reference
7HP Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Briggs & Stratton 171702 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft Reference
Displacement 16.79 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 76 x 60 mm Reference
Power (gross) 5.2 kW Reference
Starter manual recoil Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
2-speed gear Reference
Type belt-driven gear Reference
Gears 2 forward and 1 reverse Reference
Front PTO independent Reference
Clutch mechanical Reference
Wheelbase 105 cm Reference
Weight 185 kg Reference
Front tire 5.30x6 Reference
Rear tire 9.50x8 Reference
Weight 43 kg Reference
Lawn/turf front 5.30x6 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 9.50x8 Reference
Length 144 cm Reference
Height (steering wheel) 85 cm Reference
Height (hood) 80 cm Reference
Shipping weight 185 kg Reference
36" mid-mount mower deck Reference
snowblower Reference
blade Reference
Ground negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
36" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Snowblower Reference
Blade Reference
Type mid-mount Simplicity 990422 Reference
Type 2-blade with manual lift Reference
Cutting width 91 cm Reference
Cut height 4 to 7 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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