Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D272 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

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Allis ChalmersModel A

Allis Chalmers D272

Utility

power
27.5 hp
displacement
125 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full D272 specs
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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27 specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ D272 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
D27227.5 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

D272 is in the 19th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +81 ci (+184%)
D272125 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

D272 is in the 30th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 2nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +2 (+100%)
D2724
Legacy XL 272
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ D272 higher · +1,231 lb (+148%)
D2722,060 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

D272 is in the 13th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 1st · 5,107 models

D272 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerAllis ChalmersSimplicity—
ModelD272Legacy XL 27—
CategoryUtilityLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersKohler—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineCH740—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ D272+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,650RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27+1,950 RPM · +118%
Cylinders42▲ D272+2 · +100%
Displacement125ci44ci▲ D272+81 ci · +184%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ D272+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in2.6in▲ D272+0.9 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeSliding gearShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length110in80.7in▲ D272+29.3 in · +36%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
Height63in50.8in▲ D272+12.2 in · +24%
Operating Weight2,060lb829lb▲ D272+1,231 lb · +148%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Coolant2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27.5 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 30th percentile (125 ci)B · 2nd percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 13th percentile (2,060 lb)B · 1st percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 16th percentile (110 in)B · 2nd percentile (80.7 in)
A · D272B · Legacy XL 27Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageAllis Chalmers D272Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27