Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity SunRunner 8G

The Simplicity SunRunner 8G is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1989 as part of the SunRunner Series. It features a front-mount mower design and is powered by an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a Peerless belt-driven gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse speeds. It has a 40-inch wheelbase, weighs 490 lbs, and uses two-wheel manual steering with mechanical band brakes. The tractor supports front PTO with an independent clutch and mechanical idler pulley. Available attachments include 36-inch and 42-inch front-mount mower decks with multiple cut height adjustments.

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ModelSunRunner 8G

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity SunRunner 8G

Power

Clutch	mechanical idler pulley
PTO type	independent
Power Take-off (PTO)	Front PTO

Tires

Rear tire	4.1/3.5-4
Front tire	15x6-6.00

Engine

Power	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	64 inches (162 cm) Tractor only, 83.75 inches (212 cm) total
Weight	490 lbs (222 kg)
Wheelbase	40 inches (101 cm)
Height (hood)	24.5 inches (62 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	42 inches (106 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Front-mount mower
Series	SunRunner Series
Original price	$2,299 in 1987
Years produced	1987 - 1989

Attachments

36" front-mount mower deck	Mountfront-mount Blades2-blade Weight450 lbs (204 kg) Cut height1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm) Total width45 inches (114 cm) Cutting width36 inches (91 cm) Cut adjustments5
42" front-mount mower deck	Mountfront-mount Blades3-blade Weight485 lbs (219 kg) Cut height1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm) Total width57.5 inches (146 cm) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) Cut adjustments5