Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity Legacy XL 27 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

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SimplicityModel A

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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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
58.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Legacy XL 27D specs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27
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SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Legacy XL 27D27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +14.1 ci (+32%)
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Legacy XL 27D58.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 79th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +1 (+50%)
Legacy XL 272
Legacy XL 27D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27D higher · +150 lb (+18%)
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Legacy XL 27D979 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27D is in the 63rd · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerSimplicitySimplicitySame
ModelLegacy XL 27Legacy XL 27D—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelCH740DM 950—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders23▲ Legacy XL 27D+1 · +50%
Displacement44ci58.1ci▲ Legacy XL 27D+14.1 ci · +32%
Bore3.3in2.8in▲ Legacy XL 27+0.5 in · +18%
Stroke2.6in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27D+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticShaft-driven HydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Length80.7in80.7inSame
Width44.5in44.5inSame
Height50.8in50.8inSame
Operating Weight829lb979lb▲ Legacy XL 27D+150 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeIndependent with electro-magnetic clutchOptional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII (limited)—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity300lb300lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeWet DiscWet discSame

Electrical

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27DDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 57th percentile (44 ci)B · 79th percentile (58.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 55th percentile (829 lb)B · 63rd percentile (979 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 76th percentile (80.7 in)B · 76th percentile (80.7 in)
A · Legacy XL 27B · Legacy XL 27DMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27D