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Simplicity Citation 28/61 vs Simplicity Cobalt 30/61

Verdict: Simplicity Citation 28/61 vs Simplicity Cobalt 30/61

The Simplicity Citation 28/61 and the Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. Simplicity Citation 28/61 is the lighter machine (497 kg vs 530 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Citation 28/61 is the newer design (2010 vs 2009). In short: choose the Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 for outright pulling power, or the Simplicity Citation 28/61 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Simplicity Citation 28/61 Lawn Tractor
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 Lawn Tractor
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
30 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.8 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
49.42 ciReference
54.68 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 73 mmReference
86 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
20.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
22.4 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
497 kgReference
530 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x11.00-10Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11.00-10Reference
22x11.00-10Reference
Length
201 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Simplicity Citation 28/61 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
20Reference
61" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Overall width
193 cmReference
198 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 12 cmReference
4 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
14Reference
Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 attachments

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.

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