Ford RMT 830 vs Simplicity 6008
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford RMT 830 and the Simplicity 6008 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Simplicity 6008 is heavier: 235 kg versus 167 kg for the Ford RMT 830.
- The Simplicity 6008 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ford RMT 830 | Simplicity 6008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1983 | 1977–1978 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 167 kg | 235 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 155 cm | 161 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford RMT 830 or the Simplicity 6008?
The Ford RMT 830 and the Simplicity 6008 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is heavier, the Ford RMT 830 or the Simplicity 6008?
The Simplicity 6008 is heavier: 235 kg versus 167 kg for the Ford RMT 830.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford RMT 830 or the Simplicity 6008?
The Simplicity 6008 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".