Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GTX 1054 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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 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 GTX 1054
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27LC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GTX 105427 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +1.3 ci (+3%)
GTX 105444.2 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GTX 1054 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GTX 10542
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

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

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +294 lb (+50%)
GTX 1054586 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GTX 1054 is in the 35th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCourage SV740FD750D—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci45.5ci▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1.3 ci · +3%
Bore3.3in3.1in▲ GTX 1054+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length67.7in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+13 in · +19%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight586lb880lb▲ Legacy XL 27LC+294 lb · +50%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GTX 1054Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen with optional ROPS/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 · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 35th percentile (586 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)

Length

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