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Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 vs Simplicity Citation XT 28/61
Verdict: Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 vs Simplicity Citation XT 28/61
The Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 and the Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 for outright pulling power, or the Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.6 LReference
24.6 LReference
Power (gross)
20.1 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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20.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K62Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16.00x6.5-8Reference
13x5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
22x11Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.00x6.5-8Reference
13x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
22x11Reference
Length
177 cmReference
200 cmReference
Width
157 cmReference
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Height
109 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Height (ROPS)
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177 cmReference
Simplicity Broadmoor 27/52 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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 28/61 attachments
61" Mower deck
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.