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Simplicity Champion 27/48 vs Simplicity Citation XT 27/52
Verdict: Simplicity Champion 27/48 vs Simplicity Citation XT 27/52
The Simplicity Champion 27/48 and the Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Simplicity Champion 27/48 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 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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Fit & specs
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 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
2-cylinderReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
24.6 LReference
20.8 LReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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49.43 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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84 x 74 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
22x11-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
22x11-10Reference
Length
198 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height
157 cmReference
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Weight
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488 kgReference
Height (ROPS)
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172 cmReference
Simplicity Champion 27/48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
350Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
132 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
14Reference
Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 attachments
52" Mower deck
Overall width
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169 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.