John Deere 420 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 420

John Deere 420

20 HP · 1983–1991

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Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44

Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44

20 HP · 2005–2009

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 420 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
  • The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1983 for the John Deere 420.
  • The John Deere 420 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 420Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44
Power20 HP20 HP
Production years1983–19912005–2009
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—213 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase132 cm134 cm
Length195 cm180 cm
Mower deck50"44"

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