Compare/Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 vs Simplicity Legacy 20LC

Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 vs Simplicity Legacy 20LC

Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 vs Simplicity Legacy 20LC

The Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 and the Simplicity Legacy 20LC are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 is the lighter machine (276 kg vs 372 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Legacy 20LC holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 is the newer design (2010 vs 1998). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

Original price

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$10,300 (2001 )Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

22.7 LReference

Displacement

34.7 ciReference

37.65 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 70 mmReference

76 x 68 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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9:1Reference

Oil capacity

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5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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2.7 LReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K57Reference

Sundstrand 15UReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil type

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ATF FReference

Oil change

—

400 hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

electro-magneticReference

Pressure

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65.5 barReference

Pump flow

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11.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear lift

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204 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000 (1.0)Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

134 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

276 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.0-6Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Rear tire

22x10.0-10Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.0-6Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x10.0-10Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

180 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height

109 cmReference

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Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Rear axle

19 mmReference

30 mmReference

Width

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113 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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194 cmReference

Max rear axle

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816 kgReference

Ground clearance

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20 cmReference

Simplicity Broadmoor 20/52 attachments

52" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

132 cmReference

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Overall width

157 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

infiniteReference

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Variants

2920LC

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

2020LC

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similar AGCO modelReference

Simplicity Legacy 20LC attachments

Legacy 20LC Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery CCA

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500Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Kwik-Way Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kwik-Way BackhoeReference

Transport height

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215 cmReference

Bucket width

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30 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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198 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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312 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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147°Reference

Swing Arc

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151°Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.