Thanks for posting this- another great video by the "Engineer" giving good info on how an attachment is generally hooked-up and insight on its quality. After watching this I now realize that the output of the deck on my Simplicity Regent (44" deck) has a little bit of a different set-up given the fact that I ordered it with the Turbo-Vac. Essentially there are additional brackets that the Vac connect to. The vac is a nice feature, especially in the fall; however, it does make the tractor louder and a little harder to negotiate around beds or trees. Plus if you accidentally "nudge" something with it, while cutting the lawn, you can end up knocking the Vac belt out of wack & sometimes paying $30 to replace it. I've just ordered a new chute so that I can retire the Turbo Vac during the summer months. I'll probably have to rig something up so that I don't have to remove the vac bracket from the deck...hopefully that will go smoothly :-) - enjoying your videos...keep up the great work!

@TheLawnEngineer

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could provide some value!

I truly appreciate your honest reviews. Your videos have helped me a great deal.

@TheLawnEngineer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you find value in the videos, gives me motivation to keep going 👍

I have a Cub Cadet XT2 bagging system. The design is very similar to your Simplicity, but it clogs like crazy if the lawn is even a little moist. If I had it to do over again, I'd have bought my Toro Timemaster right off the bat instead (for about $1000). It bags like a champ, it gives you the ability to mow close to obstacles, it doesn't scalp on hills, and it gives a better quality of cut and better stripes than the lawn tractor on those special occasions. You also then have a complete back up mower if you need it.

@TheLawnEngineer

3 жыл бұрын

Does the cub cadet have a three blade deck? I’ve noticed that baggers without the turbo blower struggle on three blade decks. I agree the timemaster is a good machine. I had one but when I expanded my lawn it wasn’t quite big enough.

Question . . . Since they've discontinued Simplicity and I'm now wanting a bagger, I'm having no luck finding one. I have found one but it's a couple of states away from where I live. The dealer that has it says I need the kit plus a "boot" that comes separate. Could I haul all of this in the back of a small SUV, like a Chevy Equinox? Or do I need a pickup truck? Also, you showed a baffle in your video. Is that yet another thing I will need in addition to the kit and the boot? Appreciate you video and help.

@TheLawnEngineer

2 ай бұрын

You should be able to fit it all in the back of a midsize SUV. My kit included the baffle and the boot, so not sure why they are saying it’s separate.

Is that the same bagger that goes on a zero turn. I have a zero turn, but need a bagger

@TheLawnEngineer

Ай бұрын

It could be but it’s nearly impossible to find that information if you aren’t a dealer…one of the problems with Simplicity.

I’m looking for the baffle and shoot add on for my broadmore 44” deck to use in place of my turbo. Any info would help. The Simplicity dealer wasn’t much help. Thank you Mark Hall

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can’t help much. It seems like Simplicity only gives the dealers that information and it seems like they don’t support after a few years. John Deere is much better in this area but they don’t have a floating deck.

Thank you for your review and a good walkaround of the bagger attachment. I left you a thumbs up. I have the same mower and after an all day fall clean up I am looking to get this bagger. Do you have the part number for this? I can't seem to find much on it.

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unfortunately, I don’t have the part number; Simplicity really lacks in this area. It’s almost impossible to lookup parts yourself, have to go to a dealer and that doesn’t always work. There website just shows a photo and calls it “Clean Sweep Twin Grass Catcher.”

@wahoojeepn

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnEngineer That is pretty much what I was finding. I did find a link with some help. It looks to be a factory manual of some kind. But, I still wasn't able to find the bagger kit I was looking for. Here it is for you and others with this mower - www.thepowerportal.com/ipls/ipl.htm?md=2691454-03~_IPLURL_LO.pdf

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

@@wahoojeepn Thanks for sharing.

What is the part number for this kit? I have a snapper spx 42 inch deck (fabricated) looking for a bagger. Thanks for any info

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I do not. I ordered through a dealer. I can’t find any information about anything Simplicity outside of a dealer.

@ronmcelroy1439

Жыл бұрын

@The Lawn Engineer thanks for trying. Even Briggs and Stratton does not list any parts or kit for a Snapper spx. Looks like I have to return it. Thanks

Hi I have 2 simplicity regent mowers both with the same 38 " deck. One is a 2004 model the other is a 2009 model but run same decks. I live in Australia and everywhere in have looked online local and in the USA to purchase a twin bagger kit it states out of stock. The only bagger I can seem to find is a Arnold (OEM-190-180A) Twin Bagger Kit which is available and states it suits a 38 to 42 ' deck. Do you have any idea whether it will fit my simplicity you may be the only help to my on going search for a bagger awaiting your reply. Regards Tony

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I don’t think the Arnold bagger will work. It is for MTD or Yardman mowers which are big box store junk. I love my Simplicity but they have a major problem with their parts and accessories. Once the model is a few years old it seems like nothing is available.

@gynot357

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnEngineer Thanking you for your reply I will keep searching if you come across anything keep me posted. All the best cheers Tony

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

@@gynot357 good luck with the search, I will let you know if I come across anything.

@gynot357

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnEngineer thank your reply regarding simplicity and as for us having warm weather no it’s actually been cold and raining. Who knows if we will get a summer cheers Tony

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

@@gynot357 lol, let me know when summer arrives. Winter seems to have come early early.

How wide is your mower after the badger is added? Just asking to make sure it will clear my back yard gate . Thx

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

48-49" Its a bit difficult to get a perfect reading. Thats from left side of deck to the widest part of the bagger chute.

@mikekress7584

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLawnEngineer Thank you for the info!

What blades do you use with this bagger

@TheLawnEngineer

5 ай бұрын

The bagger is supposed to come with a high lift blade , I show it in this video: Finally Complete - Simplicity Regent Bagger Baffle received, installed, and tested. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHafk6aQdMzef9o.html

@TheLawnEngineer

5 ай бұрын

Small blade remains the same and the larger blade is the high lift.

Who makes this bagger?

@TheLawnEngineer

Жыл бұрын

Simplicity