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Simplicity Citation 26/52 vs Simplicity Cobalt 26/61
Verdict: Simplicity Citation 26/52 vs Simplicity Cobalt 26/61
The Simplicity Citation 26/52 and the Simplicity Cobalt 26/61 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Simplicity Citation 26/52 is the lighter machine (482 kg vs 548 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Cobalt 26/61 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
26 hp
26 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-cooledReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
41.6 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
52 ciReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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85 x 76 mmReference
Power
—
19.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear PG-3/HGM-12Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
139 cmReference
Weight
482 kgReference
548 kgReference
Front tire
13x5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Length
201 cmReference
210 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Simplicity Citation 26/52 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
52" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
132 cmReference
154 cmReference
Overall width
162 cmReference
198 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 12 cmReference
4 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
14Reference
Simplicity Cobalt 26/61 attachments
61" 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.