The Simplicity Legacy 23 is a lawn tractor model with a rated output of 23 hp, positioning it among the more powerful machines in its class. This model was manufactured from 2001 to 2003 and is equipped with a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, transmitting power through a two-wheel drive system and a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the Legacy 23 is 363 kg, and it is designed to handle jobs of approximately 200 acres. Detailed specifications for the model are provided in both imperial UK and US units.
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Rated power
23 hp
Weight
363 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
86 rows
Recorded power
23 hp
Recorded weight
363 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
2001-2003
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerSimplicityReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $9,500 in 2001Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Hard-side weather cab optional. Two-post ROPS available.Reference
Variants
2923similar Massey Ferguson modelReference
2023Hsimilar AGCO modelReference
Engine
23HP Kohler 673cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank22.7 LReference
Kohler CH23SReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Displacement41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke80 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)17.2 kWReference
Compression8.5:1Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionSundstrand 15UReference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Oil typeATF FReference
Oil change400 hReference
Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure65.5 barReference
Pump flow11.4 lpmReference
Rear Type0Reference
Rear lift204 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type2000 (1.0)Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-magneticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase139 cmReference
Weight363 kgReference
Front tire18x8.5-8Reference
Rear tire26x12-12Reference
Weight312 kgReference
Lawn/turf front18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear26x12-12Reference
Length200 cmReference
Width113 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)129 cmReference
Height (ROPS)194 cmReference
Max rear axle816 kgReference
Ground clearance20 cmReference
Rear axle30 mmReference
Simplicity Legacy 23 attachments
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
54" mid-mount mower deckReference
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
Legacy 23 Serial Numbers
Location:Left side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA500Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
54" mid-mount mower deckReference
60" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Kwik-Way Backhoe
Backhoe typeKwik-Way BackhoeReference
Transport height215 cmReference
Bucket width22 cmReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth198 cmReference
Reach from pivot312 cmReference
Loading height213 cmReference
Bucket Rotation147°Reference
Swing Arc151°Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
