Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity 9020 PowrMax vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Simplicity 9020 PowrMax Tractor
SimplicityModel A

Simplicity 9020 PowrMax

Lawn and Garden

power
19.5 hp
displacement
49.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 9020 PowrMax specs
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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
Full Legacy XL 27 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +7.5 hp (+38%)
9020 PowrMax19.5 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

9020 PowrMax is in the 54th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9020 PowrMax higher · +5.8 ci (+13%)
9020 PowrMax49.8 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

9020 PowrMax is in the 74th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
9020 PowrMax2
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

9020 PowrMax is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 9020 PowrMax higher · +470 lb (+57%)
9020 PowrMax1,299 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

9020 PowrMax is in the 71st percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models

9020 PowrMax (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerSimplicitySimplicitySame
Model9020 PowrMaxLegacy XL 27—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerOnanKohler—
ModelCCKBCH740—
Power Output19.5hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27+7.5 hp · +38%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement49.8ci44ci▲ 9020 PowrMax+5.8 ci · +13%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke3in2.6in▲ 9020 PowrMax+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length82.7in80.7in▲ 9020 PowrMax+2 in · +2%
Width55.9in44.5in▲ 9020 PowrMax+11.4 in · +26%
Height47.6in50.8in▲ Legacy XL 27+3.2 in · +7%
Operating Weight1,299lb829lb▲ 9020 PowrMax+470 lb · +57%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeFront and Rear - Independent with electric clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 12,000rpm540rpm▲ 9020 PowrMax+1,460 rpm · +270%
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeDiscWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxSimplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 54th percentile (19.5 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 74th percentile (49.8 ci)B · 57th percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 71st percentile (1,299 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 79th percentile (82.7 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · 9020 PowrMaxB · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageSimplicity 9020 PowrMaxFull spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27