Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G274 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

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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 27D

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
58.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27D specs
BolensBolens G274
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G27427 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ G274 higher · +21 ci (+36%)
G27479.1 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G274 is in the 39th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 16th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2743
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

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

Operating Weight

▲ G274 higher · +1,461 lb (+149%)
G2742,440 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerIsuzuBriggs & Stratton—
ModelE3AE1DM 950—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders33Same
Displacement79.1ci58.1ci▲ G274+21 ci · +36%
Bore3.2in2.8in▲ G274+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke3.4in3.1in▲ G274+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeSynchromeshShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length116in80.7in▲ G274+35.3 in · +44%
Width52in44.5in▲ G274+7.5 in · +17%
Height80in50.8in▲ G274+29.2 in · +57%
Operating Weight2,440lb979lb▲ G274+1,461 lb · +149%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch CategoryII (limited)—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G274Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Coolant1.8gal1.5gal▲ G274+0.3 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecBolens G274Simplicity 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 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 · 45th percentile (2,440 lb)B · 1st percentile (979 lb)

Length

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