Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Simplicity Legacy XL 27LC vs Snapper 1650

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SimplicityModel A

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
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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 27LC
vs
SnapperSnapper 1650

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +11 hp (+69%)
Legacy XL 27LC27 hp
165016 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +9.6 ci (+27%)
Legacy XL 27LC45.5 ci
165035.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

Legacy XL 27LC is in the 70th percentile; 1650 is in the 33rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +1 (+100%)
Legacy XL 27LC2
16501
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

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

Operating Weight

▲ Legacy XL 27LC higher · +20 lb (+2%)
Legacy XL 27LC880 lb
1650860 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

Legacy XL 27LC is in the 60th percentile; 1650 is in the 58th · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
ManufacturerSimplicitySnapper—
ModelLegacy XL 27LC1650—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFD750DK341—
Power Output27hp16hp▲ Legacy XL 27LC+11 hp · +69%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders21▲ Legacy XL 27LC+1 · +100%
Displacement45.5ci35.9ci▲ Legacy XL 27LC+9.6 ci · +27%
Bore3.1in3.7in▲ 1650+0.6 in · +19%
Stroke3.1in3.3in▲ 1650+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
Length80.7in70.5in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+10.2 in · +14%
Width44.5in41.3in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+3.2 in · +8%
Height50.8in45.3in▲ Legacy XL 27LC+5.5 in · +12%
Operating Weight880lb860lb▲ Legacy XL 27LC+20 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electric clutch (Front) / Independent (optional) (Rear)—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 1650+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
Hitch Capacity300lb648lb▲ 1650+348 lb · +116%

Chassis & Drive

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeWet discDisc—

Electrical

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
Coolant0.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCSnapper 1650Difference
TypeOpen with optional ROPS/cabOpen—

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 · 70th percentile (45.5 ci)B · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 60th percentile (880 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 27LCB · 1650Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageSimplicity Legacy XL 27LCFull spec pageSnapper 1650