Gilson lawn tractors 979 vs Simplicity 401

Side-by-side specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 979

Gilson lawn tractors 979

4 HP · 1964

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Simplicity 401

Simplicity 401

4 HP · 1965–1966

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Gilson lawn tractors 979 and the Simplicity 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
  • The Simplicity 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1964 for the Gilson lawn tractors 979.
  • The Gilson lawn tractors 979 has the wider mower deck: 25" versus 24".

Full specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 979Simplicity 401
Power4 HP4 HP
Production years19641965–1966
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight113 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Mower deck25"24"

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