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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
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Simplicity Citation 21/48 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D
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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
SimplicitySimplicity Citation 21/48
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +6 hp (+29%)Citation 21/4821 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
Citation 21/48 is in the 65th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 90th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +19.8 ci (+52%)Citation 21/4838.3 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
Citation 21/48 is in the 45th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 79th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +1 (+50%)Citation 21/482
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
Citation 21/48 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +11 lb (+1%)Citation 21/48968 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
Citation 21/48 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 63rd · 314 models
Citation 21/48 (A)Legacy XL 27D (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Simplicity | Simplicity | Same |
| Model | Citation 21/48 | Legacy XL 27D | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Briggs & Stratton | Same |
| Model | Vanguard | DM 950 | — |
| Power Output | 21hp | 27hp | ▲ Legacy XL 27D+6 hp · +29% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ Legacy XL 27D+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 38.3ci | 58.1ci | ▲ Legacy XL 27D+19.8 ci · +52% |
| Bore | 3in | 2.8in | ▲ Citation 21/48+0.2 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.1in | ▲ Legacy XL 27D+0.3 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 79.1in | 80.7in | ▲ Legacy XL 27D+1.6 in · +2% |
| Width | Not recorded | 44.5in | — |
| Height | 69.7in | 50.8in | ▲ Citation 21/48+18.9 in · +37% |
| Operating Weight | 968lb | 979lb | ▲ Legacy XL 27D+11 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Optional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I (limited) | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 300lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.5gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Simplicity Citation 21/48 | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post folding ROPS | Open, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 65th percentile (21 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 45th percentile (38.3 ci)B · 79th percentile (58.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 62nd percentile (968 lb)B · 63rd percentile (979 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 74th percentile (79.1 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · Citation 21/48B · Legacy XL 27DMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor