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Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425

Simplicity Broadmoor 717 990425 tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:2 forward and 1 reverse

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Front PTO:independent

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