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Simplicity Citation 26/52 vs Simplicity ZT4000 26/48
Verdict: Simplicity Citation 26/52 vs Simplicity ZT4000 26/48
The Simplicity Citation 26/52 and the Simplicity ZT4000 26/48 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Simplicity ZT4000 26/48 is the lighter machine (459 kg vs 482 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Citation 26/52 is the newer design (2012 vs 2010). 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
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
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Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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19.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-GearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
482 kgReference
459 kgReference
Front tire
13x5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
201 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
157 cmReference
Simplicity Citation 26/52 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
52" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
132 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
162 cmReference
157 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 12 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
12Reference
Simplicity ZT4000 26/48 attachments
48" 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.