Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Scotts S1742 vs Simplicity 7117

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ScottsModel A

Scotts S1742

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
28.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
5
Full S1742 specs
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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 7117

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7117 specs
ScottsScotts S1742
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 7117

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
S174217 hp
711717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

S1742 is in the 41st percentile; 7117 is in the 41st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7117 higher · +13.8 ci (+49%)
S174228.4 ci
711742.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

S1742 is in the 19th percentile; 7117 is in the 54th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 7117 higher · +1 (+100%)
S17421
71172
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

S1742 is in the 17th percentile; 7117 is in the 50th · 376 models

S1742 (A)7117 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
ManufacturerScottsSimplicity—
ModelS17427117—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
ModelNot recordedKT-17—
Power Output17hp17hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders12▲ 7117+1 · +100%
Displacement28.4ci42.2ci▲ 7117+13.8 ci · +49%
BoreNot recorded3.1in—
StrokeNot recorded2.8in—

Transmission

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
Length59.8inNot recorded—
Width35.8inNot recorded—
Height38.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight386lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecScotts S1742Simplicity 7117Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · S1742B · 7117Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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