Bolens 829 vs Simplicity 3008 Grabber
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 829 and the Simplicity 3008 Grabber deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens 829 is heavier: 165 kg versus 130 kg for the Simplicity 3008 Grabber.
- The Simplicity 3008 Grabber has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 829 | Simplicity 3008 Grabber | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1974–1977 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 165 kg | 130 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 114 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 829 or the Simplicity 3008 Grabber?
The Bolens 829 and the Simplicity 3008 Grabber deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 829 or the Simplicity 3008 Grabber?
The Bolens 829 is heavier: 165 kg versus 130 kg for the Simplicity 3008 Grabber.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 829 or the Simplicity 3008 Grabber?
The Simplicity 3008 Grabber has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".