Compare/Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 31

Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 31

Verdict: Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 31

The Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 and the Simplicity Legacy XL 31 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Simplicity Legacy XL 31 leads on rated power with 31 hp against 28 hp. Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 holds more fuel (24.6 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Legacy XL 31 is the newer design (2017 vs 2013). In short: choose the Simplicity Legacy XL 31 for outright pulling power, or the Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

2-cylinderReference

horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

24.6 LReference

22.7 LReference

Power

20.9 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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54.68 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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86 x 78 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference

Tuff Torq K92Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Rear Type

—

IReference

Dimensions

Front tire

13x5Reference

18.00x8.5-8Reference

Rear tire

22x11Reference

26.00x12.0-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5Reference

18.00x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x11Reference

26.00x12.0-12Reference

Length

200 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

177 cmReference

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Width

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114 cmReference

Height

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129 cmReference

Front axle

—

Cast-ironReference

Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

340Reference

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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20Reference

52" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

132 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 12 cmReference

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Cut positions

14Reference

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Simplicity Legacy XL 31 attachments

Attachment overview

Backhoe

Backhoe type

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BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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198 cmReference

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.