Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 1690008

The Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1976. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has external band brakes and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 42.65 inch wheelbase, 59 inch length, and weighs between 336 to 423 pounds depending on attachments. It uses lawn/turf tires sized 5.30/4.50-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
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ModelBroadmoor 5008

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 1690008

Tires
Rear tire18x9.50-8
Front tire5.30/4.50-6
Engine
Typegasoline
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled
Idle RPM1400-3600
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.875 gal (3.3 L)
Rated RPM3600
Air cleanerfoam element
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity1.1 qts (1.0 L)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Dimensions
Width31.5 inches (80 cm)
Length59 inches (149 cm)
Wheelbase42.65 inches (108 cm)
Height (hood)30.5 inches (77 cm)
Shipping weight336 lbs (152 kg)
Weight with mower423 lbs (191 kg)
Height (steering wheel)33.6 inches (85 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesExternal band brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
ManufacturerSimplicity
Model number1690008
Production years1974 - 1976
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck3-blade with manual lift, cutting width 36 inches (91 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity1 qts (0.9 L)