Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 808

The Simplicity 808 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1974 as part of the Wonder Boy Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The transmission is a 2-speed belt-driven gear with 2 forward and reverse gears. The mower has a wheelbase of 44.375 inches and weighs 416 lbs. It uses lawn/turf tires sized 4.10/3.50x4 in front and 16.00/6.50x8 in rear. The mower deck is a 30-inch mid-mount Simplicity type with a single blade and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 3.5 inches.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model808

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 808

Tires
Lawn/turf rear16.00/6.50x8
Lawn/turf front4.10/3.50x4
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 190702
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil, electric Optional
Dimensions
Width28.25 inches (71 cm)
Length57.75 inches (146 cm)
Wheelbase44.375 inches (112 cm)
Shipping weight416 lbs (188 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
SeriesWonder Boy Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced1973 - 1974
Attachments
Blades1-blade
Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Mower deck30" mid-mount Simplicity
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width40.25 inches (102 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears2 forward and reverse