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SimplicityModel A
Simplicity 4040 PowrMax
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16.5 hp
- displacement
- 49.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Simplicity 4040 PowrMax vs Simplicity 7117
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 7117
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
SimplicitySimplicity 4040 PowrMax
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 7117
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 7117 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)4040 PowrMax16.5 hp
711717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
4040 PowrMax is in the 39th percentile; 7117 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +7.6 ci (+18%)4040 PowrMax49.8 ci
711742.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
4040 PowrMax is in the 74th percentile; 7117 is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4040 PowrMax2
71172
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
4040 PowrMax is in the 50th percentile; 7117 is in the 50th · 376 models
4040 PowrMax (A)7117 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Simplicity | Same |
| Model | 4040 PowrMax | 7117 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Onan | Kohler | — |
| Model | CCKA | KT-17 | — |
| Power Output | 16.5hp | 17hp | ▲ 7117+0.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 49.8ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+7.6 ci · +18% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.1in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.8in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 82.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 56.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,301lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity 7117 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 39th percentile (16.5 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 74th percentile (49.8 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · 4040 PowrMaxB · 7117Median Lawn and Garden Tractor