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Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 vs Simplicity Contender 25/52
Verdict: Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 vs Simplicity Contender 25/52
The Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 and the Simplicity Contender 25/52 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 is the lighter machine (417 kg vs 447 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Contender 25/52 is the newer design (2016 vs 2014). 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
25 hp
25 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
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
417 kgReference
447 kgReference
Front tire
11x4Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
22x11-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
22x11-10Reference
Length
198 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height
163 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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172 cmReference
Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
350Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
132 cmReference
Overall width
149 cmReference
169 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
5 to 11 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
12Reference
Simplicity Contender 25/52 attachments
52" 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.