Craftsman 123.8837 vs Simplicity 401
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 123.8837 and the Simplicity 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
- The Simplicity 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1959 for the Craftsman 123.8837.
- The Craftsman 123.8837 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 123.8837 | Simplicity 401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1959 | 1965–1966 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 113 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 2 | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 24" |
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