Compare/Simplicity Conquest 27/52 vs Simplicity ZT3500 27/48

Simplicity Conquest 27/52 vs Simplicity ZT3500 27/48

Verdict: Simplicity Conquest 27/52 vs Simplicity ZT3500 27/48

The Simplicity Conquest 27/52 and the Simplicity ZT3500 27/48 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Simplicity ZT3500 27/48 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Conquest 27/52 is the newer design (2013 vs 2012). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Original price

$6,699 (2013 suspension )Reference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Engine

vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

2-cylinderReference

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

20.8 LReference

Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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20.1 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K66Reference

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Front tire

16.00x6.5-8Reference

11x4-5Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

20x10Reference

Lawn/turf front

16.00x6.5-8Reference

11x4-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.5-12Reference

20x10Reference

Length

190 cmReference

198 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

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Height

119 cmReference

101 cmReference

Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Wheelbase

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114 cmReference

Weight

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328 kgReference

Simplicity Conquest 27/52 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

340Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

52" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

132 cmReference

121 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 9 cmReference

3 to 11 cmReference

Cut positions

infiniteReference

12Reference

Simplicity ZT3500 27/48 attachments

48" Mower deck

Overall width

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162 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.