Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Honda H6522 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

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HondaModel A

Honda H6522

Lawn and Garden

power
22 hp
displacement
75.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full H6522 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
HondaHonda H6522
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SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +5 hp (+23%)
H652222 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

H6522 is in the 70th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ H6522 higher · +17.3 ci (+30%)
H652275.4 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

H6522 is in the 89th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 79th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
H65223
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

H6522 is in the 87th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ H6522 higher · +666 lb (+68%)
H65221,645 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

H6522 is in the 79th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 63rd · 314 models

H6522 (A)Legacy XL 27D (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerHondaSimplicity—
ModelH6522Legacy XL 27D—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerHondaBriggs & Stratton—
ModelGD1250DM 950—
Power Output22hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27D+5 hp · +23%
Rated RPM3,000RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27D+600 RPM · +20%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement75.4ci58.1ci▲ H6522+17.3 ci · +30%
Bore3.2in2.8in▲ H6522+0.4 in · +14%
Stroke3.1in3.1inSame

Transmission

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeGear typeShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length102in80.7in▲ H6522+21.3 in · +26%
Width48.8in44.5in▲ H6522+4.3 in · +10%
Height73.6in50.8in▲ H6522+22.8 in · +45%
Operating Weight1,645lb979lb▲ H6522+666 lb · +68%

Hydraulics

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
System TypeGear pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeIndependentOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,000rpm540rpm▲ H6522+1,460 rpm · +270%

Hitch & Towing

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch CategoryII (limited)—
Hitch Capacity750lb300lb▲ H6522+450 lb · +150%

Chassis & Drive

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Coolant1.2gal1.5gal▲ Legacy XL 27D+0.4 gal · +36%

Operator Station

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 70th percentile (22 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 89th percentile (75.4 ci)B · 79th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 79th percentile (1,645 lb)B · 63rd percentile (979 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 88th percentile (102 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · H6522B · Legacy XL 27DMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageHonda H6522Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27D