Compare/Simplicity Champion 27/48 vs Simplicity Cobalt 27/61

Simplicity Champion 27/48 vs Simplicity Cobalt 27/61

Verdict: Simplicity Champion 27/48 vs Simplicity Cobalt 27/61

The Simplicity Champion 27/48 and the Simplicity Cobalt 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 Cobalt 27/61 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 24.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Champion 27/48 is the newer design (2013 vs 2006). 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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Tell us about your operation

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

2-cylinderReference

vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

24.6 LReference

37.9 LReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

—

44.24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

—

83 x 66 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-GearReference

Hydro-Gear PG-3/HGM-12Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Front tire

11x4Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

20x8Reference

22x11.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8Reference

22x11.00-10Reference

Length

198 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height

157 cmReference

—

Wheelbase

—

139 cmReference

Weight

—

530 kgReference

Height (ROPS)

—

177 cmReference

Simplicity Champion 27/48 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

340Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

16Reference

50" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

127 cmReference

154 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

4 to 12 cmReference

Cut positions

7Reference

14Reference

Simplicity Cobalt 27/61 attachments

61" Mower deck

Overall width

—

198 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.