Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 700

The Simplicity 700 is a garden tractor produced from 1959 to 1960 as part of the Landlord Series. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 304cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44 inches and weighs 530 lbs. It is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 6x12 front and 4.00x8 rear. The electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a negative ground and an optional generator charging system. Attachments available include 32" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 36" snow blower. The Simplicity 700 was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.
Power7 hp
Founded32/42" deck
Model700

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 700

Tires
Lawn/turf rear4.00x8
Lawn/turf front6x12
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 19
Coolingair-cooled
Startermanual recoil, electric (Optional)
Cylinders1-cylinder
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.625 inches (76 x 67 mm)
Displacement304 cc (18.56 ci)
Power (gross)7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Wheelbase44 inches (111 cm)
Rear tread26 inches (66 cm)
Shipping weight530 lbs (240 kg)
5-bolt flange rear axleyes
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemgenerator (Optional)
Production
SeriesLandlord Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Years produced1959 - 1960
Manufactured inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Attachments
42" BladeSimplicity 990179, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 56 lbs (25 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" Snow blowerSimplicity 990175, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 120 lbs (54 kg)
32" mid-mount mower deckSimplicity 990207, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, 100 lbs (45 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deckSimplicity 990190, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, 138 lbs (62 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Operator station
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station