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Simplicity Citation 28/61 vs Simplicity Citation XT 28/52
Verdict: Simplicity Citation 28/61 vs Simplicity Citation XT 28/52
The Simplicity Citation 28/61 and the Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 is the newer design (2013 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
28 hp
28 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
The Briggs Commercial engine was used for the 2012 model year.Reference
2-cylinderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
24.6 LReference
Displacement
49.42 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
84 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
20.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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20.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
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
497 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5Reference
Rear tire
22x11.00-10Reference
22x11Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11.00-10Reference
22x11Reference
Length
201 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Simplicity Citation 28/61 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
61" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
154 cmReference
132 cmReference
Overall width
193 cmReference
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Cut height
4 to 12 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
14Reference
Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 attachments
52" 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.