Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 315

The Simplicity 315 is a 1972 riding lawn mower from the Wonder Boy Series, manufactured by Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers) in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 204cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual or optional electric start. The mower has a 2-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gear. It rides on lawn/turf tires sized 4.10/3.50x4 front and 4.80/4.00x8 rear, with a wheelbase of 41.5 inches and overall length of 58 inches. The weight ranges from 245 to 278 pounds depending on the start type. The mower includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 3.75 inches. The Simplicity 315 is part of a series including the 305 and 325 models.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model315

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 315

Power
Power5.0 hp
Tires
Lawn/turf rear4.80/4.00x8
Lawn/turf front4.10/3.50x4
Engine
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement204 cc (12.5 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil, electric Optional
Engine DetailBriggs & Stratton 130202
Power (gross)5 hp (3.7 kW)
Weight
Shipping278 lbs (126 kg)
Recoil start245 lbs (111 kg)
Electric start255 lbs (115 kg)
Dimensions
Width28.25 inches (71 cm)
Length58 inches (147 cm)
Wheelbase41.5 inches (105 cm)
Height (hood)29.25 inches (74 cm)
Height (steering wheel)36.25 inches (92 cm)
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Variants990774 manual start, 990775 electric start
ManufacturerSimplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Original price$475 in 1972
Attachments
Cut height1.5 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm)
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width29.5 inches (74 cm)
26" Mower deckmid-mount Simplicity, 1-blade
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears2 forward and 1 reverse
Steering and Drive
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station