Compare/Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 vs Simplicity Legacy 24.5

Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 vs Simplicity Legacy 24.5

Verdict: Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 vs Simplicity Legacy 24.5

The Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 and the Simplicity Legacy 24.5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Simplicity Legacy 24.5 is the lighter machine (383 kg vs 417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Legacy 24.5 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 is the newer design (2014 vs 1999). 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

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

SimplicityReference

vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

Original price

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$12,000 (2001 )Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

22.7 LReference

Displacement

44.18 ciReference

58.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 73 mmReference

73 x 78 mmReference

Power

18.6 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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18.3 kWReference

Compression

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24:1Reference

Oil capacity

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5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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5.7 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference

Sundstrand 15UReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil type

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ATF FReference

Oil change

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400 hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

electro-magneticReference

Pressure

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65.5 barReference

Pump flow

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11.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear lift

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204 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000 (1.0)Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

417 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

11x4Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Rear tire

22x11Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x11Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

198 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height

163 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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139 cmReference

Width

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113 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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129 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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194 cmReference

Max rear axle

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816 kgReference

Ground clearance

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20 cmReference

Rear axle

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30 mmReference

Simplicity Champion XT 25/48 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

350Reference

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

48" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

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Overall width

149 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Cut positions

14Reference

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Variants

2924D

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

2024D

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similar AGCO modelReference

Simplicity Legacy 24.5 attachments

Legacy 24.5 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.Reference

Attachment overview

Kwik-Way Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kwik-Way BackhoeReference

Transport height

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215 cmReference

Bucket width

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30 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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198 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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312 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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147°Reference

Swing Arc

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151°Reference

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.