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Simplicity 515 Serf

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Topic: Simplicity 515 Serf
Posted By: R.W
Subject: Simplicity 515 Serf
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2017 at 4:09pm
Anyone have information on this Simplicity 515 Serf? Like how many they made, years/serial numbers, value? I haven't been able to find much info in my search. Sure is a cute little thing. I got it in a package deal with some other tractors.




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In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D



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Posted By: talntedmrgreen
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 10:22am
Real nice looking 515!  The 515 was the first model offered in this class machine, in 1968, and was the smallest front engine riding tractor Simplicity built.  It had a 5hp Briggs and is different from later Serf's based on the rubber coated steel steering wheel and non-pneumatic front tires.  It also lacked a rear PTO, as it used the early Simplicity 'small frame' 2-speed transaxle.

The 525 was introduced in 1969, added pneumatic front tires, and a 3 speed transaxle with live rear pto shaft (used to power pulley/belt rear implements).  The 525 has an 'early' and 'late' variety very few folks consider.  They can be found with the early steel steering wheel, or the later style plastic steering wheel.  The early model (and 515) have a slotted seat pan to allow the use of a 2-speed, planetary reduction for the rear end.  This gave 2 speed ranges to each gear.  The late Serf can utilize that option but the fender/seatpan has to be cut to accommodate the shifter.

The next model was the 535, introduced in 1971.  It included a new styled grill and fender/seatpan and it no longer appeared as a current model by 73, and is presumed to have been available through 72.

All Serf's were 5hp, all were just over 52" long and half as wide.  They used a 28" 2-blade rotary deck and 27" snow thrower that were proprietary to the Serf model alone.  The Serf used other implements shared by the Yeoman and Broadmoor machines.  

42" dozer
36" lawn roller
Trailing leaf vac
26" rear pto powered lawn revitalizer
30" rear mounted tiller
Snowcab
Tow behind 4cu ft and 10cu ft tow carts
40" mid mount grader blade

...and a variety of front and rear weights, hubcaps, and electric start options. 


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Posted By: R.W
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 4:32pm
Thank you for all the info, Josh! So the 515 was only built in 1968?

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In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D



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