Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D272 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

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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 27D

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
58.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27D specs
Allis ChalmersAllis Chalmers D272
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

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 27D27 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +66.9 ci (+115%)
D272125 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +1 (+33%)
D2724
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Utility Tractor4

D272 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ D272 higher · +1,081 lb (+110%)
D2722,060 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersBriggs & Stratton—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineDM 950—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ D272+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,650RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27D+1,950 RPM · +118%
Cylinders43▲ D272+1 · +33%
Displacement125ci58.1ci▲ D272+66.9 ci · +115%
Bore3.4in2.8in▲ D272+0.6 in · +21%
Stroke3.5in3.1in▲ D272+0.4 in · +13%

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length110in80.7in▲ D272+29.3 in · +36%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
Height63in50.8in▲ D272+12.2 in · +24%
Operating Weight2,060lb979lb▲ D272+1,081 lb · +110%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI (limited)—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Coolant2gal1.5gal▲ D272+0.5 gal · +33%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

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 · 5th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 13th percentile (2,060 lb)B · 1st percentile (979 lb)

Length

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