Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GTX 1054 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Cub Cadet GTX 1054 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet GTX 1054

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GTX 1054 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 GTX 1054
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GTX 105427 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GTX 1054 is in the 90th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GTX 1054 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
GTX 105444.2 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GTX 1054 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GTX 10542
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GTX 1054 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +243 lb (+41%)
GTX 1054586 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GTX 1054 is in the 35th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models

GTX 1054 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
ModelGTX 1054Legacy XL 27—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCourage SV740CH740—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44ci▲ GTX 1054+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length67.7in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27+13 in · +19%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight586lb829lb▲ Legacy XL 27+243 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

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 · 35th percentile (586 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · GTX 1054B · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet GTX 1054Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27