Head to head · Utility

Allis Chalmers D272 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

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

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 27LC27 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ D272 higher · +79.5 ci (+175%)
D272125 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

▲ D272 higher · +2 (+100%)
D2724
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Operating Weight

▲ D272 higher · +1,180 lb (+134%)
D2722,060 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerAllis-ChalmersKawasaki—
Model2.1L 4-cyl gasolineFD750D—
Power Output27.5hp27hp▲ D272+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM1,650RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1,950 RPM · +118%
Cylinders42▲ D272+2 · +100%
Displacement125ci45.5ci▲ D272+79.5 ci · +175%
Bore3.4in3.1in▲ D272+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke3.5in3.1in▲ D272+0.4 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeSliding gearShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length110in80.7in▲ D272+29.3 in · +36%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
Height63in50.8in▲ D272+12.2 in · +24%
Operating Weight2,060lb880lb▲ D272+1,180 lb · +134%

Hydraulics

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Coolant2gal0.8gal▲ D272+1.2 gal · +150%

Operator Station

SpecAllis Chalmers D272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen with optional ROPS/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 · 2nd percentile (45.5 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 (880 lb)

Length

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