The Simplicity SunRunner 8G is a lawn tractor model with a rated power of 8 horsepower, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured between 1987 and 1989. Power is provided by a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 5-speed gearbox. The model has an operating weight of 222 kilograms.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
Weight
222 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
39 rows
Recorded power
8 hp
Recorded weight
222 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1987-1989
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerSimplicityReference
Front-mount mowerReference
Original price was $2,299 in 1987Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank7.6 LReference
Briggs & StrattonReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power6.0 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerlessReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTOindependentReference
Clutchmechanical ilder pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase101 cmReference
Weight222 kgReference
Front tire15x6-6.00Reference
Rear tire4.1/3.5-4Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear4.1/3.5-4Reference
Length162 cmReference
Length212 cmReference
Width91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)106 cmReference
Height (hood)62 cmReference
Simplicity SunRunner 8G attachments
36" front-mount mower deckReference
42" front-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
36" front-mount mower deckReference
42" front-mount mower deckReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
