Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G272 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

Bolens G272 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G272

Sub-Compact

power
27 hp
displacement
79.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
18
Full G272 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
BolensBolens G272
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G27227 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G272 is in the 51st percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G272 higher · +21 ci (+36%)
G27279.1 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G272 is in the 39th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 16th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2723
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G272 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G272 higher · +1,271 lb (+130%)
G2722,250 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G272 is in the 42nd percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 1st · 711 models

G272 (A)Legacy XL 27D (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelG272Legacy XL 27D—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerIsekiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelIsuzu E3AE1DM 950—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement79.1ci58.1ci▲ G272+21 ci · +36%
Bore3.2in2.8in▲ G272+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.4in3.1in▲ G272+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeSynchromeshShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length116in80.7in▲ G272+35.3 in · +44%
Width52in44.5in▲ G272+7.5 in · +17%
Height80in50.8in▲ G272+29.2 in · +57%
Operating Weight2,250lb979lb▲ G272+1,271 lb · +130%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch CategoryII (limited)—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Coolant1.8gal1.5gal▲ G272+0.3 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeOpenOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 51st percentile (27 hp)B · 51st percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 39th percentile (79.1 ci)B · 16th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 42nd percentile (2,250 lb)B · 1st percentile (979 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 53rd percentile (116 in)B · 9th percentile (80.7 in)
A · G272B · Legacy XL 27DMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G272Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27D