Craftsman 123.8837 vs Simplicity 404
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 123.8837 and the Simplicity 404 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
- The Simplicity 404 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1959 for the Craftsman 123.8837.
- The Craftsman 123.8837 is heavier: 113 kg versus 107 kg for the Simplicity 404.
- The Craftsman 123.8837 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 123.8837 | Simplicity 404 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1959 | 1967–1968 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 113 kg | 107 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 2 | 2 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 26" | 24" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Simplicity 404?
The Craftsman 123.8837 and the Simplicity 404 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Simplicity 404?
The Simplicity 404 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1959 for the Craftsman 123.8837.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Simplicity 404?
The Craftsman 123.8837 is heavier: 113 kg versus 107 kg for the Simplicity 404.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 123.8837 or the Simplicity 404?
The Craftsman 123.8837 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".