Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425

The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 is a 1968 lawn tractor built by Simplicity, part of Allis Chalmers, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an optional electric start on model 990425. The tractor has a 2-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 41.5 inch wheelbase, 57 inch length, and weighs 410 lbs. Tires are 5.30x6 front and 9.50x8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front blade, and 32" single-stage front snow blower.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425

Tires

Rear tire	9.50x8
Front tire	5.30x6

Engine

Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	manual recoil, electric (Optional. Electric start on model 990425.)
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm)
Displacement	275 cc (16.79 ci)
Engine Detail	Briggs & Stratton 171702
Power (gross)	7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

990424	recoil start
990425	electric start

Dimensions

Length	57 inches (144 cm)
Wheelbase	41.5 inches (105 cm)
Height (hood)	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Shipping weight	410 lbs (185 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	33.5 inches (85 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Original price	$599 in 1968

Attachments

42" Blade	Simplicity 990299, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.75 inches height (40 cm), 65 lbs (29 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
32" Snow blower	Simplicity 990419, 32 inches width (81 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 125 lbs (56 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Type: mid-mount Simplicity 990422, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 36 inches (91 cm), Weight: 96 lbs (43 kg), Cut height: 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm)

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