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Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61
Verdict: Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61
The Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 and the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 holds more fuel (41.6 L vs 24.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 is the newer design (2016 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
28 hp
28 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
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
24.6 LReference
41.6 LReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
—
49.42 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
—
84 x 73 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3400Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-4400Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
13x5Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
200 cmReference
209 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
177 cmReference
182 cmReference
Wheelbase
—
139 cmReference
Weight
—
587 kgReference
Simplicity Citation XT 28/61 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
340Reference
350Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
20Reference
61" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
14Reference
16Reference
Overall width
—
198 cmReference
Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 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.