Bolens 770 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 770 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 is heavier: 185 kg versus 181 kg for the Bolens 770.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 770 | Simplicity Broadmoor 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1969 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 181 kg | 185 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 102 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 770 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Bolens 770 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 770 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 is heavier: 185 kg versus 181 kg for the Bolens 770.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 770 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".