Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 575

The Simplicity 575 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1958 to 1959 as part of the Wonder Boy Series. It features a 5.75 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 2-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 10x2.50 front and 4.00x8 rear. Attachments include 24" and 32" mid-mount mower decks and a 30" front-mount blade. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $575 in 1960.

Power5 hp

Founded24/32" deck

Model575

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 575

Engine

Model	Briggs & Stratton 143302
Cooling	air-cooled
Starter	manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm)
Displacement	231 cc (14.1 ci)
Power (gross)	5.75 hp (4.3 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Rear tire	4.00x8
Front tire	10x2.50

Production

Type	Riding lawn mower
Series	Wonder Boy Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$575 in 1960
Years produced	1958 - 1959

Attachments

Blade	30" Blade, Simplicity, front-mount, 30 inches width (76 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
24" mid-mount mower deck	Simplicity 990122, 24 inches (60 cm), 1-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deck	Simplicity 990153, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, left-discharge

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