REO lawn tractors 426 vs Simplicity 401

Side-by-side specs comparison

REO lawn tractors 426

REO lawn tractors 426

4 HP · 1959–1963

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Simplicity 401

Simplicity 401

4 HP · 1965–1966

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The REO lawn tractors 426 and the Simplicity 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
  • The Simplicity 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1959 for the REO lawn tractors 426.
  • The REO lawn tractors 426 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".

Full specs comparison

REO lawn tractors 426Simplicity 401
Power4 HP4 HP
Production years1959–19631965–1966
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Mower deck26"24"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the REO lawn tractors 426 or the Simplicity 401?

The REO lawn tractors 426 and the Simplicity 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.

Which is more recent, the REO lawn tractors 426 or the Simplicity 401?

The Simplicity 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1959 for the REO lawn tractors 426.

Which has the wider mower deck, the REO lawn tractors 426 or the Simplicity 401?

The REO lawn tractors 426 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 24".

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