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Simplicity Citation XT 23/52 vs Simplicity Regent 23/42
Verdict: Simplicity Citation XT 23/52 vs Simplicity Regent 23/42
The Simplicity Citation XT 23/52 and the Simplicity Regent 23/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Simplicity Citation XT 23/52 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Regent 23/42 is the newer design (2015 vs 2013). 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
23 hp
23 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
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
24.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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44.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
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17.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
13x5Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
22x10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
22x10Reference
Length
200 cmReference
180 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
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Width
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139 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Simplicity Citation XT 23/52 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
52" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
132 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
infiniteReference
Simplicity Regent 23/42 attachments
Attachment overview
42" 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.