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Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D
Verdict: Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D
The Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 and the Simplicity Legacy XL 27D 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 27/61 is the lighter machine (512 kg vs 981 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 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
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
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
58.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 74 mmReference
72 x 78 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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20.1 kWReference
Compression
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24:1Reference
Torque
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59.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2400Reference
Oil capacity
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9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
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5.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
Tuff Torq K92Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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
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
512 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
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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444 kgReference
4WD
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513 kgReference
Max rear axle
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816 kgReference
Simplicity Citation XT 27/61 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
40Reference
Battery CCA
350Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
61" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
154 cmReference
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Overall width
192 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
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Cut positions
14Reference
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Variants
27
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air-cooled gasReference
27LC
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liquid-cooled gasReference
27D
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liquid-cooled dieselReference
GT600
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similar Snapper modelReference
Capacities
Fuel
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20.8 LReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Simplicity Legacy XL 27D 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.