Craftsman 123.8850 vs Simplicity 450
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 123.8850 and the Simplicity 450 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
- The Craftsman 123.8850 is the more recent model: production started in 1959, versus 1958 for the Simplicity 450.
- The Craftsman 123.8850 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 123.8850 | Simplicity 450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1959 | 1958–1959 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 104 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 2 | — |
| Mower deck | 26" | 24" |