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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Ford 70 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is heavier, the Ford 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 is heavier: 185 kg versus 171 kg for the Ford 70.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford 70 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".