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" |