Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

Bolens HT23 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT23

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
57.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT23 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 HT23
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +4 hp (+17%)
HT2323 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +0.4 ci (<1%)
HT2357.7 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 79th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HT23 higher · +119 lb (+12%)
HT231,098 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 63rd · 314 models

HT23 (A)Legacy XL 27D (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerBolensSimplicity—
ModelHT23Legacy XL 27D—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelK582DM 950—
Power Output23hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27D+4 hp · +17%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders23▲ Legacy XL 27D+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci58.1ci▲ Legacy XL 27D+0.4 ci · <1%
Bore3.5in2.8in▲ HT23+0.7 in · +25%
Stroke3in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27D+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven HydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length74.8in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27D+5.9 in · +8%
Width45.7in44.5in▲ HT23+1.2 in · +3%
Height44.9in50.8in▲ Legacy XL 27D+5.9 in · +13%
Operating Weight1,098lb979lb▲ HT23+119 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch Category0I (limited)—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeOpen stationOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 79th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 63rd percentile (979 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · HT23B · Legacy XL 27DMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens HT23Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27D