Compare/Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Verdict: Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

The Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 and the Simplicity Legacy XL 27 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 is the lighter machine (488 kg vs 830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 is the newer design (2014 vs 2004). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Original price

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$9,385 (2003 4WD )Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

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Displacement

49.43 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 74 mmReference

83 x 67 mmReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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20.1 kWReference

Compression

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9:1Reference

Torque

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54.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2400Reference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference

Tuff Torq K92Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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Type F ATFReference

Oil change

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250 hReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

electro-magneticReference

Pressure

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20.7 barReference

Front valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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1 (limited)Reference

Control

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non-positional controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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136 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Weight

488 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

13x5-6Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Rear tire

22x11-10Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5-6Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x11-10Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

205 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

172 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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148 cmReference

Ag front

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18x8.5-10Reference

Ag rear

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26x12-12Reference

Width

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120 cmReference

Height

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129 cmReference

Rear axle

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29 mmReference

2WD

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376 kgReference

4WD

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444 kgReference

Max rear axle

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816 kgReference

Simplicity Citation XT 27/52 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

16Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

350Reference

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

52" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

132 cmReference

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Overall width

169 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 12 cmReference

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Cut positions

14Reference

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Variants

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air-cooled gasReference

27LC

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liquid-cooled gasReference

27D

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liquid-cooled dieselReference

2927H

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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

2027H

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similar AGCO modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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20.8 LReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Simplicity Legacy XL 27 attachments

Attachment overview

Kwik-Way Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Kwik-Way BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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22 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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198 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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312 cmReference

Loading height

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213 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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147°Reference

Swing Arc

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151°Reference

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.