Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Broadmoor 17H

The Simplicity Broadmoor 17H is a lawn tractor produced from 2000 to 2001 as part of the Broadmoor Series by Simplicity. It features a 17 horsepower Vanguard 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq K61) offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and includes a mid PTO with an electric clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 49 inch wheelbase, 68.5 inch length, 34.5 inch width, 39 inch height, and a weight of 560 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 44 inch mid-mount mower deck, a 40 inch two-stage snowblower, and a 42 inch front-mount blade. The original price was $3,525 in 2000.
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ModelBroadmoor 17H

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Broadmoor 17H

Tires
Rear tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6.0-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelVanguard 312707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement501 cc (30.6 ci)
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width34.5 inches (87 cm)
Height39 inches (99 cm)
Length68.5 inches (173 cm)
Weight560 lbs (254 kg)
Wheelbase49 inches (124 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Production
SeriesBroadmoor Series
CategoryLawn tractor
Years made2000 - 2001
Original price$3,525 in 2000
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
44" mid-mount mower deck44 inches cutting width (111 cm), mid-mount Simplicity, 3-blade with manual lift, overall width 56 inches (142 cm), cut height 1.0 to 3.6 inch (2 to 9 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K61
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO
PTO operationindependent