Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6008

The Simplicity 6008 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1978 as part of the Broadmoor II Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 63.5 inch length, and a shipping weight of 520 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6.00-8 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 32 AH battery and negative ground. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, all front-mount. The 6008 was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA by Simplicity, a part of Allis Chalmers.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model6008

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6008

Power
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Tires
Rear tire18x9.50-8
Front tire15x6.00-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 191707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width35.1 inches (89 cm)
Length63.5 inches (161 cm)
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Height (hood)33 inches (83 cm)
Shipping weight520 lbs (235 kg)
Height (steering wheel)39 inches (99 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH32
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesBroadmoor II Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced1977 - 1978
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches cutting width (91 cm), mid-mount Simplicity, 2-blade, 76 lbs (34 kg), 46 inches overall width (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil typeSAE 90
Oil capacity1 qts (0.9 L)
Drive and brakes
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent