Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Honda H6522 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
45.5 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27LC specs
HondaHonda H6522
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SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27LC

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +5 hp (+23%)
H652222 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ H6522 higher · +29.9 ci (+66%)
H652275.4 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

H6522 is in the 89th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ H6522 higher · +1 (+50%)
H65223
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

H6522 is in the 87th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ H6522 higher · +765 lb (+87%)
H65221,645 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

H6522 is in the 79th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerHondaSimplicity—
ModelH6522Legacy XL 27LC—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerHondaKawasaki—
ModelGD1250FD750D—
Power Output22hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27LC+5 hp · +23%
Rated RPM3,000RPM3,600RPM▲ Legacy XL 27LC+600 RPM · +20%
Cylinders32▲ H6522+1 · +50%
Displacement75.4ci45.5ci▲ H6522+29.9 ci · +66%
Bore3.2in3.1in▲ H6522+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in3.1inSame

Transmission

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeGear typeShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length102in80.7in▲ H6522+21.3 in · +26%
Width48.8in44.5in▲ H6522+4.3 in · +10%
Height73.6in50.8in▲ H6522+22.8 in · +45%
Operating Weight1,645lb880lb▲ H6522+765 lb · +87%

Hydraulics

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
System TypeGear pumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch Capacity750lb300lb▲ H6522+450 lb · +150%

Chassis & Drive

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Coolant1.2gal0.8gal▲ H6522+0.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecHonda H6522Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPSOpen with optional ROPS/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 · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 87th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 79th percentile (1,645 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)

Length

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