Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT1554 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Cub Cadet GT1554 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet GT1554

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT1554 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 GT1554
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT155427 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT1554 is in the 90th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT1554 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
GT155444.2 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT1554 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT15542
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT1554 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +300 lb (+57%)
GT1554529 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT1554 is in the 22nd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models

GT1554 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
ModelGT1554Legacy XL 27—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommand PRO CV740CH740—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44ci▲ GT1554+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke3.4in2.6in▲ GT1554+0.8 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length68in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27+12.7 in · +19%
Width60in44.5in▲ GT1554+15.5 in · +35%
Height43in50.8in▲ Legacy XL 27+7.8 in · +18%
Operating Weight529lb829lb▲ Legacy XL 27+300 lb · +57%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeSingle Dry DiscWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 90th percentile (27 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 · 22nd percentile (529 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · GT1554B · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet GT1554Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27