Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Legacy 20LC

The Simplicity Legacy 20LC is a garden tractor produced from 1998 to 2003 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 20 hp Kawasaki 617cc 2-cylinder liquid-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, 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 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. The Legacy 20LC is part of the Legacy Series and was originally priced between $8,650 and $10,300 during its production years.

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ModelLegacy 20LC

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Legacy 20LC

Tires

Rear	26x12-12
Front	18x8.5-8

Engine

Model	Kawasaki FD620
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	6 gal (22.7 L)
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	2.99x2.66 inches (76 x 68 mm)
Displacement	617 cc (37.65 ci)
Oil capacity	1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Configuration	liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	20 hp (14.9 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	2.85 qts (2.7 L)
Compression ratio	9:1

Dimensions

Width	44.75 inches (113 cm)
Length	78.75 inches (200 cm)
Weight	822 lbs (372 kg)
Wheelbase	55 inches (139 cm)
Height (ROPS)	76.5 inches (194 cm)
Ground clearance	8 inches (20 cm)
Max rear axle load	1800 lbs (816 kg)
Rear axle diameter	1.1875 inch (30 mm)
Height (steering wheel)	51 inches (129 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	20
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Pressure	950 psi (65.5 bar)
Pump flow	3 gpm (11.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Final drives	spur gear
Power steering	yes
Operator station	Open operator station. Hard-side weather cab optional. Two-post ROPS available.
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	Legacy Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$8,650 (1998), $10,300 (2001)
Years produced	1998 - 2003

Attachments

Blade	60 inches width (152 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, mechanical-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
Backhoe	TypeKwik-Way Backhoe Weight690 lbs (312 kg) Swing arc151° Bucket width9 inches (22 cm) and 12 inches (30 cm) Loading height84 inches (213 cm) Bucket rotation147° Reach from pivot123 inches (312 cm) Transport height85 inches (215 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth78 inches (198 cm)
Snowblower	47 inches width (119 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
Front-end loader	Model1692932 Loader Weight510 lbs (231 kg) Dump angle45° Bucket width48 inches (121 cm) ManufacturerKwik Way Lift capacity460 lbs (208 kg) full at pin Breakout force900 lbs (408 kg) Reach (dumped)17.5 inches (44 cm) Reach (ground)50 inches (127 cm) Height (at pin)79 inches (200 cm) Boom rod diameter1.0 inches (2 cm) Clearance (dumped)60 inches (152 cm) Bucket rod diameter1.0 inches (2 cm) Boom cylinder diameter1.5 inches (3 cm) Rollback (ground line)18° Bucket cylinder diameter1.5 inches (3 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 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 deck	54 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 deck	60 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

Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Model	Sundstrand 15U
Oil type	ATF F
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Additional info	Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle
Oil change interval	400 h