Compare/Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 vs Simplicity Citation XT 27/61

Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 vs Simplicity Citation XT 27/61

Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 vs Simplicity Citation XT 27/61

The Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 and the Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 is the newer design (2014 vs 2013). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

20.8 LReference

Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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49.43 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

—

84 x 74 mmReference

Power

—

20.1 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K62Reference

Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Front tire

16.00x6.5-8Reference

13x5-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

22x11-10Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.00x6.5-8Reference

13x5-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

22x11-10Reference

Length

177 cmReference

205 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

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Height

109 cmReference

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Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Weight

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512 kgReference

Height (ROPS)

—

172 cmReference

Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

230Reference

350Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

16Reference

52" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

132 cmReference

154 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 9 cmReference

3 to 12 cmReference

Cut positions

infiniteReference

14Reference

Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 attachments

61" Mower deck

Overall width

—

192 cmReference

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.