Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Legacy 20

The Simplicity Legacy 20 is a garden tractor produced from 1998 to 2003 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 20 hp Kohler CH20 622cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock. The tractor offers an open operator station with optional hard-side weather cab and two-post ROPS. It has a 55 inch wheelbase, weighs 802 lbs, and supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. The Legacy 20 is known for its versatility and robust build suitable for lawn and garden tasks.
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ModelLegacy 20

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Legacy 20

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CH20
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank6 gal (22.7 L)
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement622 cc (38 ci)
Oil capacity2.0 qts (1.9 L)
Configurationair-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)20 hp (14.9 kW)
Starter volts12 V
Compression ratio8.5:1
Overview
SeriesLegacy Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Original price$7,850 (1998), $8,200 (2001)
Production years1998 - 2003
Variants
2020Hsimilar AGCO model
2920Hsimilar Massey Ferguson model
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA500
Battery volts12 V
Charging amps15 A
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Pressure950 psi (65.5 bar)
Pump flow3 gpm (11.4 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Final drivesspur gear
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Hard-side weather cab optional. Two-post ROPS available.
Differential lockmechanical rear
Attachments
60" Bladefront-mount, 60 inches width (152 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), hydraulic-lift, mechanical-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
1692932 Loaderbuilt by Kwik Way, 460 lbs lift (full at pin) (208 kg), 900 lbs breakout (408 kg), 45° dump, 17.5 inches reach (dumped) (44 cm), 50 inches reach (ground) (127 cm), 18° rollback (ground line), 79 inches height (at pin) (200 cm), 60 inches clearance (dumped) (152 cm), boom cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), boom rod: 1.0 inches (2 cm), bucket cyl: 1.5 inches (3 cm), bucket rod: 1.0 inches (2 cm), weight: 510 lbs (231 kg), bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm)
47" Snow blower47 inches width (119 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
Kwik-Way BackhoeWeight 690 lbs (312 kg), Transport height 85 inches (215 cm), Bucket width 9 inches (22 cm) and 12 inches (30 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 78 inches (198 cm), Reach from pivot 123 inches (312 cm), Loading height 84 inches (213 cm), Bucket Rotation 147°, Swing Arc 151°
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm) width, total width 62 inches (157 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, cut height 1 to 5 inch (2 to 12 cm)
54" mid-mount mower deck54 inches (137 cm) width, total width 65 inches (165 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, cut height 1 to 5 inch (2 to 12 cm)
60" mid-mount mower deck60 inches (152 cm) width, total width 74 inches (187 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, cut height 1 to 5 inch (2 to 12 cm)
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
ModelSundstrand 15U
Oil typeATF F
Oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Additional infoSundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle
Oil change interval400 h
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Rear lift capacity450 lbs (204 kg)
Serial Numbers
LocationLeft side of tractor frame, ahead of operator platform.
Dimensions & Tires
Width44.75 inches (113 cm)
Length78.75 inches (200 cm)
Weight802 lbs (363 kg)
Rear tire23x10.5-12, 26x12-12
Wheelbase55 inches (139 cm)
Front tire18x8.5-8
Height (ROPS)76.5 inches (194 cm)
Ground clearance8 inches (20 cm)
Rear axle diameter1.1875 inch (30 mm)
Max rear axle capacity1800 lbs (816 kg)
Height (steering wheel)51 inches (129 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent Optional
Front PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375), 2000 (1.0)
Rear PTO clutchelectric
Front PTO clutchelectro-magnetic