John Deere 430 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44

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John Deere 430

John Deere 430

20 HP · 1984–1992

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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 430 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 1984 for the John Deere 430.
  • The John Deere 430 is heavier: 530 kg versus 213 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44.
  • The John Deere 430 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 430Simplicity Broadmoor 20/44
Power20 HP20 HP
Production years1984–19922005–2009
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight530 kg213 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase132 cm134 cm
Length213 cm180 cm
Mower deck50"44"

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