Cub Cadet 70 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 70 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1963 for the Cub Cadet 70.
- The Cub Cadet 70 is heavier: 254 kg versus 185 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
- The Cub Cadet 70 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 70 | Simplicity Broadmoor 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1963–1965 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 254 kg | 185 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Cub Cadet 70 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1963 for the Cub Cadet 70.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Cub Cadet 70 is heavier: 254 kg versus 185 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Cub Cadet 70 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
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