Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G274 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

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BolensModel A

Bolens G274

Sub-Compact

power
27 hp
displacement
79.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
18
Full G274 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
BolensBolens G274
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G27427 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G274 is in the 51st percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 51st · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G274 higher · +35.1 ci (+80%)
G27479.1 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G274 is in the 39th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 6th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ G274 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2743
Legacy XL 272
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G274 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 11th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G274 higher · +1,611 lb (+194%)
G2742,440 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G274 is in the 45th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 1st · 711 models

G274 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelG274Legacy XL 27—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuKohler—
ModelE3AE1CH740—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders32▲ G274+1 · +50%
Displacement79.1ci44ci▲ G274+35.1 ci · +80%
Bore3.2in3.3in▲ Legacy XL 27+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.4in2.6in▲ G274+0.8 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeSynchromeshShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length116in80.7in▲ G274+35.3 in · +44%
Width52in44.5in▲ G274+7.5 in · +17%
Height80in50.8in▲ G274+29.2 in · +57%
Operating Weight2,440lb829lb▲ G274+1,611 lb · +194%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Coolant1.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

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 · 6th percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 45th percentile (2,440 lb)B · 1st percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 53rd percentile (116 in)B · 9th percentile (80.7 in)
A · G274B · Legacy XL 27Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G274Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27