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SimplicityModel A
Simplicity 4040 PowrMax
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16.5 hp
- displacement
- 49.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Simplicity 4040 PowrMax vs Simplicity Citation 21/48
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SimplicityModel B
Simplicity Citation 21/48
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 21 hp
- displacement
- 38.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
SimplicitySimplicity 4040 PowrMax
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Citation 21/48
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ Citation 21/48 higher · +4.5 hp (+27%)4040 PowrMax16.5 hp
Citation 21/4821 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
4040 PowrMax is in the 39th percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 65th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +11.5 ci (+30%)4040 PowrMax49.8 ci
Citation 21/4838.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
4040 PowrMax is in the 74th percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 45th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied4040 PowrMax2
Citation 21/482
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
4040 PowrMax is in the 50th percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +333 lb (+34%)4040 PowrMax1,301 lb
Citation 21/48968 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
4040 PowrMax is in the 71st percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 62nd · 314 models
4040 PowrMax (A)Citation 21/48 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Simplicity | Same |
| Model | 4040 PowrMax | Citation 21/48 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Onan | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | CCKA | Vanguard | — |
| Power Output | 16.5hp | 21hp | ▲ Citation 21/48+4.5 hp · +27% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 49.8ci | 38.3ci | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+11.5 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.8in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 82.7in | 79.1in | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+3.6 in · +5% |
| Width | 56.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 69.7in | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,301lb | 968lb | ▲ 4040 PowrMax+333 lb · +34% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with electric clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity 4040 PowrMax | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post folding ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 39th percentile (16.5 hp)B · 65th percentile (21 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 74th percentile (49.8 ci)B · 45th percentile (38.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 71st percentile (1,301 lb)B · 62nd percentile (968 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 79th percentile (82.7 in)B · 74th percentile (79.1 in)
A · 4040 PowrMaxB · Citation 21/48Median Lawn and Garden Tractor