Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity Citation 21/48 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

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SimplicityModel A

Simplicity Citation 21/48

Lawn and Garden

power
21 hp
displacement
38.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Citation 21/48 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
SimplicitySimplicity Citation 21/48
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SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +6 hp (+29%)
Citation 21/4821 hp
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

Citation 21/48 is in the 65th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +5.7 ci (+15%)
Citation 21/4838.3 ci
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

Citation 21/48 is in the 45th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Citation 21/482
Legacy XL 272
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

Citation 21/48 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Citation 21/48 higher · +139 lb (+17%)
Citation 21/48968 lb
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

Citation 21/48 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th · 314 models

Citation 21/48 (A)Legacy XL 27 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerSimplicitySimplicitySame
ModelCitation 21/48Legacy XL 27—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
ModelVanguardCH740—
Power Output21hp27hp▲ Legacy XL 27+6 hp · +29%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.3ci44ci▲ Legacy XL 27+5.7 ci · +15%
Bore3in3.3in▲ Legacy XL 27+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke2.8in2.6in▲ Citation 21/48+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Length79.1in80.7in▲ Legacy XL 27+1.6 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded44.5in—
Height69.7in50.8in▲ Citation 21/48+18.9 in · +37%
Operating Weight968lb829lb▲ Citation 21/48+139 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 65th percentile (21 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 45th percentile (38.3 ci)B · 57th percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 62nd percentile (968 lb)B · 55th percentile (829 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 74th percentile (79.1 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · Citation 21/48B · Legacy XL 27Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageSimplicity Citation 21/48Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27