Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GTX 1054 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

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 27D

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
58.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27D specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GTX 1054
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GTX 105427 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +13.9 ci (+31%)
GTX 105444.2 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GTX 1054 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 79th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +1 (+50%)
GTX 10542
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GTX 1054 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +393 lb (+67%)
GTX 1054586 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GTX 1054 is in the 35th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 63rd · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelCourage SV740DM 950—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders23▲ Legacy XL 27D+1 · +50%
Displacement44.2ci58.1ci▲ Legacy XL 27D+13.9 ci · +31%
Bore3.3in2.8in▲ GTX 1054+0.5 in · +18%
Stroke2.6in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27D+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length67.7in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27D+13 in · +19%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight586lb979lb▲ Legacy XL 27D+393 lb · +67%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI (limited)—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

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 · 79th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 35th percentile (586 lb)B · 63rd percentile (979 lb)

Length

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