Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity Legacy XL 27 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC

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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 27LC

Lawn and Garden

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Legacy XL 2727 hp
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +1.5 ci (+3%)
Legacy XL 2744 ci
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Legacy XL 272
Legacy XL 27LC2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

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

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +51 lb (+6%)
Legacy XL 27829 lb
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th percentile; Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerSimplicitySimplicitySame
ModelLegacy XL 27Legacy XL 27LC—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCH740FD750D—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44ci45.5ci▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1.5 ci · +3%
Bore3.3in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in3.1in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Length80.7in80.7inSame
Width44.5in44.5inSame
Height50.8in50.8inSame
Operating Weight829lb880lb▲ Legacy XL 27LC+51 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeIndependent with electro-magnetic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity300lb300lbSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet DiscWet discSame

Electrical

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Simplicity Legacy XL 27LCDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen with optional ROPS/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 · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 55th percentile (829 lb)B · 60th percentile (880 lb)

Length

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