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Simplicity 450

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The Simplicity 450 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1958 to 1959 as part of the Wonder Boy Series. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $290 in 1960. It features a 4.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil and optional electric start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 2 forward and reverse speeds. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Tires are sized 10x2.50 front and 4.00x8 rear. Attachments include a 24" mid-mount mower deck with a 1-blade manual lift and a 30" front-mount blade with manual lift and angle adjustments.
Simplicity 450riding lawn mowerBriggs & Stratton 231cc engine4.5 hpbelt-driven transmissionlawn tractor specifications
Power4 hp
Founded24" deck
Model450

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 450

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 141302
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm)
Displacement:231 cc (14.1 ci)
Power (gross):4.5 hp (3.4 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Rear tire:4.00x8
Front tire:10x2.50

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Series:Wonder Boy Series
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$290 in 1960
Years produced:1958 - 1959

Attachments

30" Blade:Simplicity front-mount, 30 inches width (76 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
24" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount Simplicity 990122, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 24 inches (60 cm), Cut height 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm)

Transmission

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

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