Simplicity Citation 28/61 vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61
Verdict: Simplicity Citation 28/61 vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61
The Simplicity Citation 28/61 and the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 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 28/61 is the lighter machine (497 kg vs 587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 is the newer design (2016 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.
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.