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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.
Simplicity 315riding lawn mower5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine2-speed transmission26 inch mower decklawn tractor specs
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model315

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 315

Power

Power:5.0 hp

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:4.80/4.00x8
Lawn/turf front:4.10/3.50x4

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement:204 cc (12.5 ci)
Starter type:manual recoil, electric Optional
Engine Detail:Briggs & Stratton 130202
Power (gross):5 hp (3.7 kW)

Weight

Shipping:278 lbs (126 kg)
Recoil start:245 lbs (111 kg)
Electric start:255 lbs (115 kg)

Dimensions

Width:28.25 inches (71 cm)
Length:58 inches (147 cm)
Wheelbase:41.5 inches (105 cm)
Height (hood):29.25 inches (74 cm)
Height (steering wheel):36.25 inches (92 cm)

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Variants:990774 manual start, 990775 electric start
Manufacturer:Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Original price:$475 in 1972

Attachments

Cut height:1.5 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm)
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width:29.5 inches (74 cm)
26" Mower deck:mid-mount Simplicity, 1-blade

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:2 forward and 1 reverse

Steering and Drive

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Related Models

Simplicity 325

Model:325

Simplicity 305

Model:305