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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 25 hp
- displacement
- 44 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet XT3 GSX vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27
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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
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT3 GSX
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +2 hp (+8%)XT3 GSX25 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
XT3 GSX is in the 85th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedXT3 GSX44 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
XT3 GSX is in the 57th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedXT3 GSX2
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
XT3 GSX is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +31 lb (+4%)XT3 GSX798 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
XT3 GSX is in the 53rd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models
XT3 GSX (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Simplicity | — |
| Model | XT3 GSX | Legacy XL 27 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | CH740 | CH740 | Same |
| Power Output | 25hp | 27hp | ▲ Legacy XL 27+2 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 44ci | 44ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 80.7in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 44.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 50.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 798lb | 829lb | ▲ Legacy XL 27+31 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Electric Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 300lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Electric Power | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Wet Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet XT3 GSX | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 85th percentile (25 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 57th percentile (44 ci)B · 57th percentile (44 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 53rd percentile (798 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)
A · XT3 GSXB · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor