Bolens 943 vs Simplicity 5211
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 943 and the Simplicity 5211 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The Simplicity 5211 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1985 for the Bolens 943.
- The Bolens 943 is heavier: 200 kg versus 165 kg for the Simplicity 5211.
- The Bolens 943 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 943 | Simplicity 5211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 200 kg | 165 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | 220 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 943 or the Simplicity 5211?
The Bolens 943 and the Simplicity 5211 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 943 or the Simplicity 5211?
The Simplicity 5211 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1985 for the Bolens 943.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 943 or the Simplicity 5211?
The Bolens 943 is heavier: 200 kg versus 165 kg for the Simplicity 5211.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 943 or the Simplicity 5211?
The Bolens 943 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".