Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT 3200 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +2 hp (+8%)
GT 320025 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +1.3 ci (+3%)
GT 320044.2 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT 3200 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT 32002
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

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

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +75 lb (+9%)
GT 3200805 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT 3200 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCommand CH730SFD750D—
Power Output25hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27LC+2 hp · +8%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci45.5ci▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1.3 ci · +3%
Bore3.3in3.1in▲ GT 3200+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length72in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+8.7 in · +12%
Width41.7in44.5in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+2.8 in · +7%
Height43.3in50.8in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+7.5 in · +17%
Operating Weight805lb880lb▲ Legacy XL 27LC+75 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMechanical DiscWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT 3200Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeOpenOpen with optional ROPS/cab—

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 · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 55th percentile (805 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)

Length

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