Ford 70 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 70 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 is heavier: 185 kg versus 171 kg for the Ford 70.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Ford 70 | Simplicity Broadmoor 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1973 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 171 kg | 185 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 36" |