Simplicity 401 vs Wheel Horse RJ-58

Side-by-side specs comparison

Simplicity 401

Simplicity 401

4 HP · 1965–1966

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Wheel Horse RJ-58

Wheel Horse RJ-58

4 HP · 1958

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Simplicity 401 and the Wheel Horse RJ-58 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
  • The Simplicity 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1958 for the Wheel Horse RJ-58.

Full specs comparison

Simplicity 401Wheel Horse RJ-58
Power4 HP4 HP
Production years1965–19661958
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—3 / 1
Mower deck24"—

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