Bolens 8436 vs Simplicity 355
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 8436 and the Simplicity 355 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Simplicity 355 is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1960 for the Bolens 8436.
- The Bolens 8436 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 8436 | Simplicity 355 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1970 | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Length | 137 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 36" | 28" |