Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Broadmoor 728

The Simplicity Broadmoor 728 is a garden tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 by Simplicity, a part of Allis Chalmers, built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.5 inches, weighs 336 lbs, and uses 5.30x6 front tires and 18x9.50-8 rear tires. It includes a mid PTO with mechanical clutch and supports various attachments such as a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground and a 32 AH battery.
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ModelBroadmoor 728

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Broadmoor 728

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 191701
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width29.5 inches (74 cm)
Length58.25 inches (147 cm)
Weight336 lbs (152 kg)
Rear tire18x9.50-8
Wheelbase41.5 inches (105 cm)
Front tire5.30x6
Height (steering wheel)33.6 inches (85 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH32
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerSimplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Years produced1970 - 1972
Attachments
Blade42" Blade, Simplicity 299, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.75 inches height (40 cm), 15.75 inches lift (40 cm), Angling 30°, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower32" Snow blower, Simplicity 562, 32 inches width (81 cm), single-stage, Total width 33.5 inches (85 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
36" mid-mount mower deckmid-mount Simplicity 422, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Weight 87 lbs (39 kg), Overall width 40 inches (101 cm), Cut height 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity1 qts (0.9 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmechanical
Operationindependent