Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38

The Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38 is a lawn tractor produced from 2005 to 2009 as part of the Broadmoor Series by Simplicity, a part of Briggs & Stratton. It features an 18 horsepower Vanguard 568cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 4-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K57 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station with a 15-inch adjustable seat. The PTO is a mid independent type with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 53-inch wheelbase, 71-inch length, 37-inch width, 43-inch height, and a weight of 470 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 22x10.0-10 rear. Electrical system includes a 16 amp charger, 230 CCA battery, and 12 volts. Attachments available include a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck, 42-inch blade, and 42- and 46-inch snow blowers.
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ModelBroadmoor 18/38

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Broadmoor 18/38

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelVanguard 356777
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
Bore/Stroke2.83x2.76 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Displacement568 cc (34.7 ci)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesBroadmoor Series
CategoryLawn tractor
Original price$4,300 in 2009
Production years2005 - 2009
Electrical
Battery CCA230
Battery volts12
Charging amps16
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station with 15-inch adjustable seat
Attachments
42" BladeSimplicity 1693754, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Snow blowerSimplicity 1695360, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
46" Snow blowerSimplicity 1694296, 46 inches width (116 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deckmid-mount Simplicity 1695404, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Weight 100 lbs (45 kg), Overall width 50 inches (127 cm), Cut height 1 to 3.75 inch (2 to 9 cm), Cut positions infinite
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K57
Dimensions & Tires
Width37 inches (93 cm)
Height43 inches (109 cm)
Length71 inches (180 cm)
Weight470 lbs (213 kg)
Rear axle0.75 inch diameter (19 mm)
Rear tire22x10.0-10
Wheelbase53 inches (134 cm)
Front axleCast-iron
Front tire15x6.0-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO