Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G272 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
45.5 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27LC specs
BolensBolens G272
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27LC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G27227 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ G272 higher · +33.6 ci (+74%)
G27279.1 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G272 is in the 39th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 7th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ G272 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2723
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G272 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G272 higher · +1,370 lb (+156%)
G2722,250 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelG272Legacy XL 27LC—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKawasaki—
ModelIsuzu E3AE1FD750D—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders32▲ G272+1 · +50%
Displacement79.1ci45.5ci▲ G272+33.6 ci · +74%
Bore3.2in3.1inSame
Stroke3.4in3.1in▲ G272+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeSynchromeshShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length116in80.7in▲ G272+35.3 in · +44%
Width52in44.5in▲ G272+7.5 in · +17%
Height80in50.8in▲ G272+29.2 in · +57%
Operating Weight2,250lb880lb▲ G272+1,370 lb · +156%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Coolant1.8gal0.8gal▲ G272+1 gal · +125%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G272Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeOpenOpen with optional ROPS/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 · 7th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 42nd percentile (2,250 lb)B · 1st percentile (880 lb)

Length

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