Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Legacy 25

The Simplicity Legacy 25 is a garden tractor produced from 1998 to 2003 by Simplicity in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 25 hp Kohler CH740 726cc 2-cylinder air-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 has a 6-gallon fuel tank, hydraulic system with 950 psi pressure and 3 gpm pump flow, and optional rear PTO. Dimensions include a 55-inch wheelbase, 78.75-inch length, and 802 lbs weight. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks (48", 54", 60"), snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. Variants include models 2925H and 2025H similar to Massey Ferguson and AGCO models respectively.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Legacy 25

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler CH740
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	6 gal (22.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.27x2.64 inches (83 x 67 mm)
Displacement	726 cc (44.3 ci)
Oil capacity	2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Configuration	air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	25 hp (18.6 kW)
Starter volts	12
Compression ratio	9:1

Variants

2025H	similar AGCO model
2925H	similar Massey Ferguson model

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
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

Series	Legacy Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$8,525 (1998), $10,100 (2001)
Years produced	1998 - 2003

Attachments

60" Blade	front-mount, 60 inches width (152 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), hydraulic-lift, mechanical-angle and optional hydraulic-angle
1692932 Loader	built 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 blower	47 inches width (119 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
Kwik-Way Backhoe	Backhoe type Kwik-Way Backhoe, weight 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 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

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	0 Optional
Rear lift capacity	450 lbs (204 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width	44.75 inches (113 cm)
Length	78.75 inches (200 cm)
Weight	802 lbs (363 kg)
Rear tire	26x12-12
Wheelbase	55 inches (139 cm)
Front tire	18x8.5-8
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)