Ford 75 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 717
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 75 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Ford 75 is heavier: 193 kg versus 185 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Ford 75 | Simplicity Broadmoor 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1973 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 193 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 75 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Ford 75 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 717 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is heavier, the Ford 75 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Ford 75 is heavier: 193 kg versus 185 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 717.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford 75 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 717?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 717 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".