Bolens 829 vs Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 829 and the Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1974 for the Bolens 829.
- The Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 829 | Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1975–1976 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 165 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 146 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 30" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 829 or the Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy?
The Bolens 829 and the Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 829 or the Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy?
The Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1974 for the Bolens 829.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 829 or the Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy?
The Simplicity 3008 Wonder Boy has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".