Craftsman 917.28711 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28711 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.28711 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2005 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28711 | Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 2006 | 2005–2009 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 213 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 134 cm |
| Length | — | 180 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.28711 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44?
The Craftsman 917.28711 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.28711 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44?
The Craftsman 917.28711 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2005 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.28711 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".