Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity Legacy XL 27

The Simplicity Legacy XL 27 is a garden tractor produced from 2004 to 2015 by Simplicity, a part of Briggs & Stratton. It features a 27 hp Kohler 725cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations. The tractor offers mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional ROPS and weather cab. It supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, loader, and backhoe. Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, it was originally priced between $8,170 and $9,385 depending on the drive configuration.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler CH740
Torque	40 lb-ft (54.2 Nm)
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Torque RPM	2400
Bore/Stroke	3.27x2.64 inches (83 x 67 mm)
Compression	9:1
Displacement	725 cc (44.24 ci)
Oil capacity	2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Configuration	air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)	27 hp (20.1 kW)
Starter volts	12

Capacity

Fuel	5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Front axle	1.6 qts (1.5 L)

Variants

27	air-cooled gas
27D	liquid-cooled diesel
27LC	liquid-cooled gas
2027H	similar AGCO model
2927H	similar Massey Ferguson model

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Pressure	300 psi (20.7 bar)
Pump flow	5.3 gpm (20.1 lpm)
Front valves	2

Mechanical

Drive	4x2 2WD, 4x4 4WD
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Power steering	yes
Operator station	Open operator station. Optional two-post folding ROPS. Optional hard-side weather cab.
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)
Original price	$8,170 (2003 2WD), $9,385 (2003 4WD)

Attachments

60" Blade	Simplicity 1694387, front-mount, 60 inches width (152 cm), 148 lbs (67 kg)
1694396 Loader	380 lbs lift (full at pin) (172 kg), 900 lbs breakout (408 kg), 40° dump, 20.5 inches reach (dumped) (52 cm), 53 inches reach (ground) (134 cm), 25° rollback, 75.5 inches height (at pin) (191 cm), 53 inches clearance (dumped) (134 cm), raise: 5s, dump: 3s, lower: 4s, rollback: 3s, weight: 445 lbs (without bucket) (201 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm)
47" Snow blower	Simplicity 1694404, two-stage, front-mount, 47 inches width (119 cm), 327 lbs (148 kg)
Kwik-Way Backhoe	Weight 690 lbs (312 kg), Bucket width 9 inches (22 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	Simplicity 1695057, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, 222 lbs (100 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck	Simplicity 1695058, 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, 230 lbs (104 kg)
60" mid-mount mower deck	Simplicity 1695059, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, 300 lbs (136 kg)

Transmission

Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Model	Tuff Torq K92
Oil type	Type F ATF
Oil capacity	8.4 qts (2WD) (7.9 L), 8.8 qts (4WD) (8.3 L), 10 qts (rear PTO) (9.5 L)
Oil change interval	250 h

Tractor hitch

Control	non-positional control
Rear Type	1 (limited)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	300 lbs (136 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width	44.75 inches (2WD) (113 cm), 47.25 inches (4WD) (120 cm)
Height	51 inches (129 cm)
Length	81 inches (205 cm)
Weight	830 to 980 pounds
Rear axle	1.156 inch diameter (29 mm)
Rear tire	26x12-12
Wheelbase	58.5 inches (148 cm)
Front axle	Cast-iron
Front tire	18x8.5-8 (lawn/turf), 18x8.5-10 (ag)
Max rear axle	1800 lbs (816 kg)