Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15 vs Simplicity 4040
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Simplicity 4040 is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Simplicity 4040 is heavier: 589 kg versus 301 kg for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15.
- The Simplicity 4040 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15 | Simplicity 4040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1972 | 1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 301 kg | 589 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 142 cm |
| Length | 165 cm | 210 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Simplicity 4040 is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is heavier, the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Simplicity 4040 is heavier: 589 kg versus 301 kg for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 15 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Simplicity 4040 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

