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Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 31
Verdict: Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 31
The Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 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 30 hp. Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Legacy XL 31 is the newer design (2017 vs 2009). In short: choose the Simplicity Legacy XL 31 for outright pulling power, or the Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
31 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
horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
22.7 LReference
Displacement
54.68 ciReference
54.68 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 78 mmReference
86 x 78 mmReference
Power
22.4 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear PG-3/HGM-12Reference
Tuff Torq K92Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
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Weight
530 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
18.00x8.5-8Reference
Rear tire
22x11.00-10Reference
26.00x12.0-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
18.00x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11.00-10Reference
26.00x12.0-12Reference
Length
205 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
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Cast-ironReference
Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
20Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
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
198 cmReference
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Cut height
4 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.