Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT3 GSX vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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
Full XT3 GSX 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 XT3 GSX
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27LC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +2 hp (+8%)
XT3 GSX25 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT3 GSX is in the 85th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +1.5 ci (+3%)
XT3 GSX44 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT3 GSX is in the 57th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
XT3 GSX2
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT3 GSX is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +82 lb (+10%)
XT3 GSX798 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

XT3 GSX is in the 53rd percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th · 314 models

XT3 GSX (A)Legacy XL 27LC (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
ModelXT3 GSXLegacy XL 27LC—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCH740FD750D—
Power Output25hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27LC+2 hp · +8%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44ci45.5ci▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1.5 ci · +3%
Bore3.3in3.1in▲ XT3 GSX+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
LengthNot recorded80.7in—
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
HeightNot recorded50.8in—
Operating Weight798lb880lb▲ Legacy XL 27LC+82 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeElectric PowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeElectric PowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDiscWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT3 GSXSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeOpenOpen with optional ROPS/cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 85th percentile (25 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 57th percentile (44 ci)B · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 53rd percentile (798 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)
A · XT3 GSXB · Legacy XL 27LCMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet XT3 GSXFull spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27LC