Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity Citation 21/48 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +6 hp (+29%)
Citation 21/4821 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +7.2 ci (+19%)
Citation 21/4838.3 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

Citation 21/48 is in the 45th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Citation 21/482
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

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

Operating Weight

▲ Citation 21/48 higher · +88 lb (+10%)
Citation 21/48968 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

Citation 21/48 is in the 62nd percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerSimplicitySimplicitySame
ModelCitation 21/48Legacy XL 27LC
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKawasaki
ModelVanguardFD750D
Power Output21hp27hpLegacy XL 27LC+6 hp · +29%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.3ci45.5ciLegacy XL 27LC+7.2 ci · +19%
Bore3in3.1inLegacy XL 27LC+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in3.1inLegacy XL 27LC+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length79.1in80.7inLegacy XL 27LC+1.6 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded44.5in
Height69.7in50.8inCitation 21/48+18.9 in · +37%
Operating Weight968lb880lbCitation 21/48+88 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch CapacityNot recorded300lb

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc

Electrical

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

Capacities

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity Citation 21/48Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPSOpen with optional ROPS/cab

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 · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 62nd percentile (968 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)

Length

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