Bolens 8728 vs Simplicity 355
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 8728 and the Simplicity 355 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Simplicity 355 is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1968 for the Bolens 8728.
- The Simplicity 355 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 8728 | Simplicity 355 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1969 | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 26" | 28" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 8728 or the Simplicity 355?
The Bolens 8728 and the Simplicity 355 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 8728 or the Simplicity 355?
The Simplicity 355 is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1968 for the Bolens 8728.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 8728 or the Simplicity 355?
The Simplicity 355 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".