Craftsman 917.27380 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV

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Craftsman 917.27380

Craftsman 917.27380

16 HP · 2004

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Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV

Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV

16 HP · 2003–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27380 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.27380 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2003 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV.
  • The Craftsman 917.27380 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27380Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years20042003–2004
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight312 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase132 cm
Length177 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27380 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV?

The Craftsman 917.27380 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27380 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV?

The Craftsman 917.27380 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2003 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27380 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16HV?

The Craftsman 917.27380 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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