Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Regent 4208

The Simplicity Regent 4208 is a lawn tractor produced from 1979 to 1986 as part of the 4200 Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional vinyl weather cab. It includes a front independent PTO with manual clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65.25 inch length, and weighs between 309 lbs (tractor only) and 505 lbs with the 36-inch mower deck. Tires are sized 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 32 AH battery and 3 amp charging. Attachments available include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck, a 36-inch single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 42-inch front-mount blade. The serial number decal is located on the left side of the tractor frame.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model4208

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Regent 4208

Power
Clutchmanual
Power Take-off (PTO)Front PTO independent
Tires
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Front tire13x5.00-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 191707
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Air cleanerfoam
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width35.25 inches (89 cm)
Length65.25 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Shipping weight309 lbs (140 kg) Tractor, 505 lbs (229 kg) With 36-inch mower deck
Clearance (rear axle)5.5 inches (13 cm)
Clearance (front axle)9.2 inches (23 cm)
Height (steering wheel)39 inches (99 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH32
Battery volts12
Charging amps3
Production
Series4200 Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryLawn tractor
Years produced1979 - 1986
Attachments
Blade42 inches width, front-mount
Snowblower36 inches width, single-stage, front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches cutting width, 2-blade with manual lift, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Operator station
DriveTwo-wheel drive
StationOpen operator station. Vinyl weather cab available.
SteeringManual steering
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame.