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Simplicity Legacy 20 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
Verdict: Simplicity Legacy 20 vs Simplicity ZT1500 20/42
The Simplicity Legacy 20 and the Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Simplicity ZT1500 20/42 is the newer design (2013 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Simplicity
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
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
2-cylinderReference
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
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Displacement
38 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Power
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14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand 15UReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
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
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Weight
312 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
200 cmReference
185 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
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Height
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99 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
500Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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 ZT1500 20/42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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134 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 8 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.