Compare/Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC vs Simplicity ZT3500 27/48

Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC vs Simplicity ZT3500 27/48

Verdict: Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC vs Simplicity ZT3500 27/48

The Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC 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 is the lighter machine (328 kg vs 880 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Simplicity ZT3500 27/48 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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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

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

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

Starter volts

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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20.8 LReference

Power

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20.1 kWReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K92Reference

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

148 cmReference

114 cmReference

Weight

312 kgReference

328 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.5-8Reference

11x4-5Reference

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

11x4-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

20x10Reference

Length

205 cmReference

198 cmReference

Width

120 cmReference

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Height

129 cmReference

101 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

340Reference

Battery volts

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 ZT3500 27/48 attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Overall width

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162 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 11 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.