John Deere 180 vs Simplicity Regent 17H

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John Deere 180

John Deere 180

17 HP · 1986–1990

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Simplicity Regent 17H

Simplicity Regent 17H

17 HP · 2000–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 180 and the Simplicity Regent 17H deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Simplicity Regent 17H is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1986 for the John Deere 180.
  • The John Deere 180 is heavier: 256 kg versus 201 kg for the Simplicity Regent 17H.
  • The Simplicity Regent 17H has the wider mower deck: 40" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 180Simplicity Regent 17H
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years1986–19902000–2004
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders11
Weight256 kg201 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase113 cm127 cm
Length167 cm172 cm
Mower deck38"40"

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