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Simplicity Courier 23/48 vs Simplicity Legacy 23
Verdict: Simplicity Courier 23/48 vs Simplicity Legacy 23
The Simplicity Courier 23/48 and the Simplicity Legacy 23 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Simplicity Legacy 23 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Courier 23/48 is the newer design (2016 vs 2001). 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
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
SimplicityReference
vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
22.7 LReference
Displacement
44.18 ciReference
41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
80 x 67 mmReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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17.2 kWReference
Compression
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8.5:1Reference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Sundstrand 15UReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
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ATF FReference
Oil change
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400 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electro-magneticReference
Pressure
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65.5 barReference
Pump flow
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11.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear lift
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204 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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2000 (1.0)Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
26x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
26x12-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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139 cmReference
Weight
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312 kgReference
Width
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113 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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129 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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194 cmReference
Max rear axle
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816 kgReference
Ground clearance
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20 cmReference
Rear axle
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30 mmReference
Simplicity Courier 23/48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Cut positions
13Reference
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Variants
2923
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similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
2023H
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similar AGCO modelReference
Simplicity Legacy 23 attachments
Legacy 23 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.Reference
Attachment overview
Kwik-Way Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Kwik-Way BackhoeReference
Transport height
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215 cmReference
Bucket width
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30 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.