Nice ! I have a 2007 model (with over 400 hours on it now) so it's interesting to see the differences. Confused by the power steering now , I suppose it's for weak armed drivers. I've found the steering to be quite light actually. Rear suspension gives your back a break on uneven lawns. Electric mow height beats manual by far. Seat looks to be more comfortable and durable then before. Hope they still have greaseable spindles as they last forever. Gas gauge on the dash is nice and I now see pushbutton start. The deck looks to be even beefier than before which was fine. The tufftorque automatic traction control isn't as great as they make out but it helps and is reliable. Simplicity wont tell you but Tufftorque will tell you (on there website) to change out the hydrostatic oil to synthetic and I have at the 225 hr mark and will change it again at the 450 mark. I see now the Vanguard motors are no longer used which is a shame but nowadays it would add considerably to the cost as they are made in the US vs before in Japan. Simplicity has held the line incredibly well on there price and for the most part improved their mowers at the same time. I'll never wear my mower out in my lifetime , maybe my son will , hard to tell at this point there just built to last. Oh another thing Simplicity hasn't prostituted themselves out building a cheep version for the box stores like so many others.
w just bought the exact same one last year, but with 25 horsepower. I love it it only takes about 5 minutes to take the mower deck off and put it on. The snowblower is just as easy to put on and take off. Or at least once it is all assembled.
My father in law has convinced me to get a simplicity. My budget can only afford the 48" regent but I'm excited to get it. Will be my first riding mower!
I have a 2010 Braodmore 52'' 20hp Vanguard with 1500 hours, just put a tune up oil and air filter, plugs and adjust the valves, runs like new. But I need the auto adjust electric motor on the deck, can anyone help.
I wish they would run some rebates I am looking to buy one soon. I have the conquest and from the looks of the price I will probably get the broadmoor I have had my conquest for about 16yrs and it's time to get a new one. The price is a little high but these mowers are made to last.
Man I want a lawnmower so bad and there is one in my neighborhood and it’s a nice simplicity and he only wants $500 for it but I can’t afford it neither my parents. Our snowblower is leaking oil everywhere and I want to get a lawnmower and I have a plow already to put on it but times are so hard now and I wish I could help them out.
I have a 2012 model Simplicity Broadmoor been pretty decent machine I also have John Deere x580 which is a step or two above the Simplicity Broadmoor both are excellent machines though
I've learned to hate mine. Broke down with 'minor' problems allll theeee timeeee. Just 1 year old, back to dealer 4 times and In the garage right now waiting to have the THIRD $60 deck belt replaced this season. When it works, it's great but mine has been more unreliable than the 25-year-old John Deere I replaced with it. Regret the purchase.
I had the belt stretch problem first few times I used it and was told initially by the dealer that it was not covered by the warranty because I did not have the engine on high when I engaged the blades! No one told me that and if it’s in the manual…it’s as well hidden as Jimmy hoffas body!!
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How do you find the use of the rollers and the deck? I'm interested in one of these but I worry about the small rollers getting hung up on rocks or sidewalk curbs/edges
You will have no issue with curbs and sidewalks...as far as the rollers themselves...you get stripes when you mow a certain way...I hardly ever mow that way..I have three hrs of mowing...it would take an extra hour if I were to mow back and forth
That one just sold last night but there is another in my neighborhood but it’s not a simplicity it’s some other one and they only want $350 for it but I don’t have any money and my parents can’t really afford it because times are really hard now and I want a lawn mower because our snowblower broke down and I want a lawnmower to plow snow and help my parents out.
Bought this same model mower early May 2020, it's a 54" cut with 25 hp Briggs. I think mine was made on a Friday or Monday as it had a few 'minor' hardware problems like nuts/bolts not torqued properly. Gas gauge did not work, fixed myself by just plugging in the electrical connection. My biggest complaint, and I can't get my dealer or the factory to tell me, is how to set the clock to the correct time. The time is always off by about 10 minutes per week and it won't reset. All other resets on the clock (engine hours, air filter, blade hours) work. Anyone have the same problem? Owners manual does not reflect correct procedure to reset clock. Factory won't acknowledge this error :( By the way I gave $5200, but with $200 discount direct from dealer (per factory) and another $200 mail in rebate (from factory), brought price down to $4800 plus tax.
I've attempted to reset the clock several times on my Broadmoor, not bothering with it now. Had to replace the silly electric switch on the deck control. We'll see how it does, I ain't in love with it.
My neighbor is selling the same one except they took the mower deck off. It has a hitch and they are asking $500 for it and I drove it and it runs pretty well. Do you think I should buy it?
@@The570Experience Don't know yet they have to put Snow thrower On my new one Hydro went on my 2010, Not real happy My 1st simplicity An Lth 12.5 Lasted 20 years still running good when I sold it, hope to have better luck with this one
My local dealer Jonals Lawn and garden www.simplicitymfg.com/na/en_us/support/dealer-locator/dealers.112507.html/18407/PA/CARBONDALE/JONAL%27S-LAWN-&-GARDEN.html
I’m up north of Detroit Mi and by time I packaged a plow, grass bagger, weights, chains, etc i was over $8k on a Conquest. I’m planning on paying 1/2 cash and financing the rest to get my credit built back up after my split with the Devil’s daughter
My old 70s John Deere 214 has done very well in plowing snow for its entire lifespan its just tired and worn out. The simplicity’s are such heavy machines that for my yard the Legacy would be overkill hell even the conquest is probably overkill for 1 acre but I fell in love with it lol
My craftsman T240 is all Metal plus 22 horsepower V Twin Kohler Engine 12 gauge steel deck hydrostatic transmission Cruz control 3 year bumper to bumper warranty made in USA all that for $2,500
Your mower does not have all metall WELDED construction...its mostly stamped steel..your deck height adjustment is manual were mine is digital...you have a plastic piece on the top of your hood. Your frame is stamped, so your hitch is very weak and susceptible to bending...your deck is metal but not welded steel, it's stamped. Your mower doesn't have a suspension or traction control. Your mower doesn't have solid axles. Your mower has smaller tires. Your mower doesn't have the striping rollers. Your mower doesn't have keyless start. Your mower doesn't have cruise control. Your mower doesn't have power steering. Your mowers seat is foam..mine is custom patented anti sweat seat and is the most comfortable on the market. Your mower has a cutout in the hood to see the gas level, mine has a digital gage. I could go on but like I said....two different class machines
If you like your machine great, but I have had craftsman mowers before...and this garden tractor by far is higher quality...most people can't spend the money for a simplicity but in life you get what you pay for
I agree...you will be disappointed with every yard tractor you come across UNTIL you own a simplicity....go on the simplicity website and search for a dealer near you
Simplicity brand??? Uh, yeah, no! You'd have to be outta yer freakin' mind to buy this brand. Just try to find a local dealer, any dealer !!, in any state !!, or even a phone number for those clowns! Instead, they direct you to Briggs & Stratton. Lovely! Just like Milwaukee brand Toolboxes, Simplicity, Inc. might actually make great products, but their marketing, their customer service, and pretty much anything else to do with the late-great, but deeply ill state of Wisconsin, "simply" blows!!
@@The570Experience Not if you're west of the Mississippi you don't! Either that, or their "Dealer Locator" feature was developed by one of their primary competitors. Example: Try entering Montana or Wyoming or Idaho or Colorado, and good luck!
@@The570Experience Righto! From what I can see, they concentrate their marketing in the Midwest and East, which is certainly well within their rights to do. After all, that's where all the people are, but they have 'zero' presence here in the west, which seems kinda stupid to me, because while expensive, they appear to be very well-made. Too bad I have zero chance of ever setting my eyes on one! Anyway, good luck with yours!
Nice ! I have a 2007 model (with over 400 hours on it now) so it's interesting to see the differences. Confused by the power steering now , I suppose it's for weak armed drivers. I've found the steering to be quite light actually. Rear suspension gives your back a break on uneven lawns. Electric mow height beats manual by far. Seat looks to be more comfortable and durable then before. Hope they still have greaseable spindles as they last forever. Gas gauge on the dash is nice and I now see pushbutton start. The deck looks to be even beefier than before which was fine.
The tufftorque automatic traction control isn't as great as they make out but it helps and is reliable.
Simplicity wont tell you but Tufftorque will tell you (on there website) to change out the hydrostatic oil to synthetic and I have at the 225 hr mark and will change it again at the 450 mark.
I see now the Vanguard motors are no longer used which is a shame but nowadays it would add considerably to the cost as they are made in the US vs before in Japan. Simplicity has held the line incredibly well on there price and for the most part improved their mowers at the same time.
I'll never wear my mower out in my lifetime , maybe my son will , hard to tell at this point there just built to last.
Oh another thing Simplicity hasn't prostituted themselves out building a cheep version for the box stores like so many others.
I agree with everything you said...and yes..there are tons of grease fittings
Love the Simplicity Allis-Chalmers tractor line built by Briggs & Stratton
We had a Broadmoor for 26 years. Our Regent is now 22 years old. You just can't beat a Simplicity.
Awesome, I hope I get the same use out of mine
@@The570Experience I have a Simplicity Broadmoor since 1997! 38 inch deck. Still using it!
@@davidkirkham6497 awesome
w just bought the exact same one last year, but with 25 horsepower. I love it it only takes about 5 minutes to take the mower deck off and put it on. The snowblower is just as easy to put on and take off. Or at least once it is all assembled.
Awesome
How much was the snow blower attachment?
The snowblower was $1,067.00, the lift lever and push arm wa $701.00 so about 1800.
@@TTKenKPHDDE Thank you for the info I'm thinking of buying the attachment.
Love Simplicity decks! Mowed with other brands and no other brand has my yard looking as good as when it is mowed with a Simplicity. Enjoy it!
Thank You
My father in law has convinced me to get a simplicity. My budget can only afford the 48" regent but I'm excited to get it. Will be my first riding mower!
That's awesome, you'll enjoy it
I have a 2010 Braodmore 52'' 20hp Vanguard with 1500 hours, just put a tune up oil and air filter, plugs and adjust the valves, runs like new. But I need the auto adjust electric motor on the deck, can anyone help.
I wish they would run some rebates I am looking to buy one soon. I have the conquest and from the looks of the price I will probably get the broadmoor I have had my conquest for about 16yrs and it's time to get a new one. The price is a little high but these mowers are made to last.
They have a veteran discount
Man I want a lawnmower so bad and there is one in my neighborhood and it’s a nice simplicity and he only wants $500 for it but I can’t afford it neither my parents. Our snowblower is leaking oil everywhere and I want to get a lawnmower and I have a plow already to put on it but times are so hard now and I wish I could help them out.
I have a 2012 model Simplicity Broadmoor been pretty decent machine I also have John Deere x580 which is a step or two above the Simplicity Broadmoor both are excellent machines though
Very nice, thanks for watching....I always love to read comments from people with their own experiences.
Have you decided when you’re going to make your next pepper spray video?
I've learned to hate mine. Broke down with 'minor' problems allll theeee timeeee. Just 1 year old, back to dealer 4 times and In the garage right now waiting to have the THIRD $60 deck belt replaced this season. When it works, it's great but mine has been more unreliable than the 25-year-old John Deere I replaced with it. Regret the purchase.
I had the belt stretch problem first few times I used it and was told initially by the dealer that it was not covered by the warranty because I did not have the engine on high when I engaged the blades! No one told me that and if it’s in the manual…it’s as well hidden as Jimmy hoffas body!!
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ATTN: Every HEATWAVE User
~ If your HEATWAVE Pepper Spray Canister has EXPIRED, or if it has been used in Defense, we will send a NEW Canister out for FREE.
Please follow the link below the Video to get your questions answered.
STAY SAFE!!!
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How do you find the use of the rollers and the deck? I'm interested in one of these but I worry about the small rollers getting hung up on rocks or sidewalk curbs/edges
You will have no issue with curbs and sidewalks...as far as the rollers themselves...you get stripes when you mow a certain way...I hardly ever mow that way..I have three hrs of mowing...it would take an extra hour if I were to mow back and forth
My 2004 Broadmoore was about 3400 I still have it but getting tired. I may get another
Put some Lucas oil in it, seals up all the old gaskets and gets it running like new.
That one just sold last night but there is another in my neighborhood but it’s not a simplicity it’s some other one and they only want $350 for it but I don’t have any money and my parents can’t really afford it because times are really hard now and I want a lawn mower because our snowblower broke down and I want a lawnmower to plow snow and help my parents out.
I trust Trac-Vac makes an adapter for the mowing deck chute?
I dont know.
I have one I love it
That's awesome
Bought this same model mower early May 2020, it's a 54" cut with 25 hp Briggs. I think mine was made on a Friday or Monday as it had a few 'minor' hardware problems like nuts/bolts not torqued properly. Gas gauge did not work, fixed myself by just plugging in the electrical connection. My biggest complaint, and I can't get my dealer or the factory to tell me, is how to set the clock to the correct time. The time is always off by about 10 minutes per week and it won't reset. All other resets on the clock (engine hours, air filter, blade hours) work. Anyone have the same problem? Owners manual does not reflect correct procedure to reset clock. Factory won't acknowledge this error :( By the way I gave $5200, but with $200 discount direct from dealer (per factory) and another $200 mail in rebate (from factory), brought price down to $4800 plus tax.
I will look up to see if I can figure out how to set the clock and if I can I will make a video about it
I've attempted to reset the clock several times on my Broadmoor, not bothering with it now. Had to replace the silly electric switch on the deck control. We'll see how it does, I ain't in love with it.
So it won’t ever scalp? Due to the floating deck and the roller in the back …?
I would say never...if you high center a dirt nount or something I'm sure it will...but yes that's what a floating deck prevents
is there a small roller wheel on both ends of the roller bar
Yes
My neighbor is selling the same one except they took the mower deck off. It has a hitch and they are asking $500 for it and I drove it and it runs pretty well. Do you think I should buy it?
Yes absolutely
If you don't I will
Is the power steering on this electric or hydraulic??
Electric
Can you use a Trac-Vac with this machine?
I don’t know but I'm sure you could
maybe post a video cutting the grass?
Sure
Do you think it goes fast considering it’s a mower
I would say yes...it goes about 10mph at top speed..but rarely do I ever need to go that fast
Just got mine today
Sweet...how do you like it so far?
@@The570Experience Don't know yet they have to put Snow thrower On my new one Hydro went on my 2010, Not real happy My 1st simplicity An Lth 12.5 Lasted
20 years still running good when I sold it, hope to have better luck with this one
How’d you get this for only $4,000? I priced out a Broadmoor and a Conquest and the tractor alone was over $6000 msrp
My local dealer
Jonals Lawn and garden
www.simplicitymfg.com/na/en_us/support/dealer-locator/dealers.112507.html/18407/PA/CARBONDALE/JONAL%27S-LAWN-&-GARDEN.html
Plus I payed cash..so no fees to the dealer..saved some
I’m up north of Detroit Mi and by time I packaged a plow, grass bagger, weights, chains, etc i was over $8k on a Conquest. I’m planning on paying 1/2 cash and financing the rest to get my credit built back up after my split with the Devil’s daughter
@@VanillaGorilla_Machinist if you're going to use it to plow i would get a Legacy XL...they are 4 wheel drive
My old 70s John Deere 214 has done very well in plowing snow for its entire lifespan its just tired and worn out. The simplicity’s are such heavy machines that for my yard the Legacy would be overkill hell even the conquest is probably overkill for 1 acre but I fell in love with it lol
My craftsman T240 is all Metal plus 22 horsepower V Twin Kohler Engine 12 gauge steel deck hydrostatic transmission Cruz control 3 year bumper to bumper warranty made in USA all that for $2,500
It's just not a simplicity, two different machines
Your mower does not have all metall WELDED construction...its mostly stamped steel..your deck height adjustment is manual were mine is digital...you have a plastic piece on the top of your hood. Your frame is stamped, so your hitch is very weak and susceptible to bending...your deck is metal but not welded steel, it's stamped. Your mower doesn't have a suspension or traction control. Your mower doesn't have solid axles. Your mower has smaller tires. Your mower doesn't have the striping rollers. Your mower doesn't have keyless start. Your mower doesn't have cruise control. Your mower doesn't have power steering. Your mowers seat is foam..mine is custom patented anti sweat seat and is the most comfortable on the market. Your mower has a cutout in the hood to see the gas level, mine has a digital gage. I could go on but like I said....two different class machines
If you like your machine great, but I have had craftsman mowers before...and this garden tractor by far is higher quality...most people can't spend the money for a simplicity but in life you get what you pay for
Nothing wrong with 12 gauge stamped Steel and it's made in the USA
@@The570Experience you're paying 4,000 for a mower that's really in reality no better than my 2,500 craftsman that also has cast iron front
I’m done with these junk yard tractors ... where is this model tractor sold ?
I agree...you will be disappointed with every yard tractor you come across UNTIL you own a simplicity....go on the simplicity website and search for a dealer near you
Simplicity brand??? Uh, yeah, no! You'd have to be outta yer freakin' mind to buy this brand. Just try to find a local dealer, any dealer !!, in any state !!, or even a phone number for those clowns! Instead, they direct you to Briggs & Stratton. Lovely! Just like Milwaukee brand Toolboxes, Simplicity, Inc. might actually make great products, but their marketing, their customer service, and pretty much anything else to do with the late-great, but deeply ill state of Wisconsin, "simply" blows!!
I have a few dealerships not to far from me
@@The570Experience Not if you're west of the Mississippi you don't! Either that, or their "Dealer Locator" feature was developed by one of their primary competitors. Example: Try entering Montana or Wyoming or Idaho or Colorado, and good luck!
@@josephstewart5201 I live in Pennsylvania
@@The570Experience Righto! From what I can see, they concentrate their marketing in the Midwest and East, which is certainly well within their rights to do. After all, that's where all the people are, but they have 'zero' presence here in the west, which seems kinda stupid to me, because while expensive, they appear to be very well-made. Too bad I have zero chance of ever setting my eyes on one! Anyway, good luck with yours!