Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT 3200 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet GT 3200

Lawn and Garden

power
25 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT 3200 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT 3200
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +2 hp (+8%)
GT 320025 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT 3200 is in the 85th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT 3200 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
GT 320044.2 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT 3200 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT 32002
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT 3200 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +24 lb (+3%)
GT 3200805 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT 3200 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models

GT 3200 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
ModelGT 3200Legacy XL 27—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommand CH730SCH740—
Power Output25hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27+2 hp · +8%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44ci▲ GT 3200+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length72in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27+8.7 in · +12%
Width41.7in44.5in▲ Legacy XL 27+2.8 in · +7%
Height43.3in50.8in▲ Legacy XL 27+7.5 in · +17%
Operating Weight805lb829lb▲ Legacy XL 27+24 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Front Tire Size16x7.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size24x10.5Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical DiscWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 85th percentile (25 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 57th percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 55th percentile (805 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · GT 3200B · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet GT 3200Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27