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Simplicity Citation 22/52 vs Simplicity Courier 21.5/42
Verdict: Simplicity Citation 22/52 vs Simplicity Courier 21.5/42
The Simplicity Citation 22/52 and the Simplicity Courier 21.5/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Simplicity Citation 22/52 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Courier 21.5/42 is the newer design (2018 vs 2012). 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
22 hp
22 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
20.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.1 LReference
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Bore/Stroke
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78 x 76 mmReference
Power
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16.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
482 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-10Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
22x11.00-10Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-10Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11.00-10Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
201 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
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Height
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106 cmReference
Simplicity Citation 22/52 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
52" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
132 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
162 cmReference
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Cut height
4 to 12 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
13Reference
Simplicity Courier 21.5/42 attachments
42" 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.