Craftsman 917.28711 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28711 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 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 20/50.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28711 | Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.28711 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50?
The Craftsman 917.28711 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.28711 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50?
The Craftsman 917.28711 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2005 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.28711 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".