Compare/Simplicity Legacy 20 vs Simplicity Regent 19.5/38

Simplicity Legacy 20 vs Simplicity Regent 19.5/38

Verdict: Simplicity Legacy 20 vs Simplicity Regent 19.5/38

The Simplicity Legacy 20 and the Simplicity Regent 19.5/38 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity Regent 19.5/38 is the lighter machine (227 kg vs 363 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity Legacy 20 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Simplicity Regent 19.5/38 is the newer design (2010 vs 1998). 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

Fit score

Best match

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Simplicity

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference

Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$8,200 (2001)Reference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

2920H

similar Massey Ferguson modelReference

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2020H

similar AGCO modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

22.7 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

38 ciReference

30.5 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

91 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

14.5 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Torque

43.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Sundstrand 15UReference

Tuff Torq K46ZReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

ATF FReference

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Oil change

400 hReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

65.5 barReference

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Pump flow

11.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear lift

204 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-magneticReference

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

2000 (1.0)Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

139 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

312 kgReference

227 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.5-8Reference

15x6.0-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.5-12Reference

20x8.0-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-8Reference

15x6.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

20x8.0-8Reference

Length

200 cmReference

180 cmReference

Width

113 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

194 cmReference

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Max rear axle

816 kgReference

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Ground clearance

20 cmReference

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Rear axle

30 mmReference

19 mmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Simplicity Legacy 20 attachments

Legacy 20 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Kwik-Way Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kwik-Way BackhoeReference

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Transport height

215 cmReference

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Bucket width

30 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

198 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

312 cmReference

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Loading height

213 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

147°Reference

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Swing Arc

151°Reference

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Simplicity Regent 19.5/38 attachments

38" Mower deck

Cutting width

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96 cmReference

Overall width

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127 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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infiniteReference

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.