Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet SLT1554 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet SLT1554

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SLT1554 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 SLT1554
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
SLT155427 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

SLT1554 is in the 90th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SLT1554 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
SLT155444.2 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

SLT1554 is in the 58th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
SLT15542
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

SLT1554 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +262 lb (+46%)
SLT1554567 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

SLT1554 is in the 31st percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models

SLT1554 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
ModelSLT1554Legacy XL 27—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCourage SV740CH740—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,375RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27+225 RPM · +7%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44ci▲ SLT1554+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length67.7in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27+13 in · +19%
Width59.8in44.5in▲ SLT1554+15.3 in · +34%
Height42.9in50.8in▲ Legacy XL 27+7.9 in · +18%
Operating Weight567lb829lb▲ Legacy XL 27+262 lb · +46%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeDry DiscWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet SLT1554Simplicity 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 · 58th 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 · 31st percentile (567 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · SLT1554B · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet SLT1554Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27