Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 400

The Simplicity 400 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1961 to 1964 as part of the Wonder Boy Series. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $325 in 1963. It features a 4 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 2 forward and reverse speeds. The mower rides on 10x2.50 front tires and 4.00x8 rear tires. Attachments include a 24-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, capable of cutting grass at heights from 1.5 to 2.625 inches.
Power4 hp
Founded24" deck
Model400

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 400

Engine
Power4 hp (3.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton
Starter typemanual recoil
Dimensions
Rear tire4.00x8
Front tire10x2.50
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
SeriesWonder Boy Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$325 in 1963
Years produced1961 - 1964
Attachments
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Weight60 lbs (27 kg)
Cut height1.5 to 2.625 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Cutting width24 inches (60 cm)
24" Mower deck24" mid-mount Simplicity
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears2 forward and reverse