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Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC vs Simplicity ZT2500 27/52
Verdict: Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC vs Simplicity ZT2500 27/52
The Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC and the Simplicity ZT2500 27/52 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Simplicity ZT2500 27/52 is the lighter machine (283 kg vs 880 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity ZT2500 27/52 is the newer design (2012 vs 2004). 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
27 hp
27 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
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
2-cylinderReference
Original price
$9,385 (2003 4WD )Reference
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Drive
4x4 4WDReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Variants
27
air-cooled gasReference
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27LC
liquid-cooled gasReference
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27D
liquid-cooled dieselReference
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2927LC
similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
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2027LC
similar AGCO modelReference
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Engine
Displacement
45.5 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
20.1 kWReference
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Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Torque
58.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
2.8 LReference
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Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Power
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20.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K92Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Type F ATFReference
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Oil change
250 hReference
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Capacities
Fuel
20.8 LReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
20.7 barReference
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Front valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
20.1 lpmReference
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Rear Type
1 (limited)Reference
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Control
non-positional controlReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
136 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
148 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
312 kgReference
283 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
20x10Reference
Ag front
18x8.5-10Reference
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Ag rear
26x12-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
20x10Reference
Length
205 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
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Height
129 cmReference
99 cmReference
Rear axle
29 mmReference
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2WD
399 kgReference
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4WD
467 kgReference
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Max rear axle
816 kgReference
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Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery CCA
500Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Kwik-Way Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kwik-Way BackhoeReference
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Bucket width
22 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 ZT2500 27/52 attachments
52" Mower deck
Cutting width
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132 cmReference
Overall width
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154 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.