Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity Legacy XL 27 vs Snapper 1650

Image not recorded
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
Image not recorded
SnapperModel B

Snapper 1650

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
35.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1650 specs
SimplicitySimplicity Legacy XL 27
vs
SnapperSnapper 1650

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +11 hp (+69%)
Legacy XL 2727 hp
165016 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

Legacy XL 27 is in the 90th percentile; 1650 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +8.1 ci (+23%)
Legacy XL 2744 ci
165035.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

Legacy XL 27 is in the 57th percentile; 1650 is in the 33rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Legacy XL 27 higher · +1 (+100%)
Legacy XL 272
16501
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

Legacy XL 27 is in the 50th percentile; 1650 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1650 higher · +31 lb (+4%)
Legacy XL 27829 lb
1650860 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

Legacy XL 27 is in the 55th percentile; 1650 is in the 58th · 314 models

Legacy XL 27 (A)1650 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
ManufacturerSimplicitySnapper—
ModelLegacy XL 271650—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCH740K341—
Power Output27hp16hp▲ Legacy XL 27+11 hp · +69%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders21▲ Legacy XL 27+1 · +100%
Displacement44ci35.9ci▲ Legacy XL 27+8.1 ci · +23%
Bore3.3in3.7in▲ 1650+0.4 in · +12%
Stroke2.6in3.3in▲ 1650+0.7 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
Length80.7in70.5in▲ Legacy XL 27+10.2 in · +14%
Width44.5in41.3in▲ Legacy XL 27+3.2 in · +8%
Height50.8in45.3in▲ Legacy XL 27+5.5 in · +12%
Operating Weight829lb860lb▲ 1650+31 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-magnetic clutchIndependent with electric clutch (Front) / Independent (optional) (Rear)—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 1650+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity300lb648lb▲ 1650+348 lb · +116%

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerManual—
Brake TypeWet DiscDisc—

Electrical

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27Snapper 1650Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 90th percentile (27 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 57th percentile (44 ci)B · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 55th percentile (829 lb)B · 58th percentile (860 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 76th percentile (80.7 in)B · 47th percentile (70.5 in)
A · Legacy XL 27B · 1650Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27Full spec pageSnapper 1650