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Simplicity Citation 23/52 vs Simplicity Courier 23/44
Verdict: Simplicity Citation 23/52 vs Simplicity Courier 23/44
The Simplicity Citation 23/52 and the Simplicity Courier 23/44 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Simplicity Citation 23/52 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Courier 23/44 is the newer design (2016 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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Fit & specs
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
24.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38.26 ciReference
44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
79 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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17.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 10A/12PReference
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
453 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
201 cmReference
187 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
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Height
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106 cmReference
Simplicity Citation 23/52 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
52" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
132 cmReference
111 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 23/44 attachments
44" 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.