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Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

The Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is a garden tractor produced from 2004 to 2015 by Simplicity, a part of Briggs & Stratton. It features a 27 hp liquid-cooled diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations. The tractor offers various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks. It has an open operator station with optional ROPS and weather cab, and was originally priced at $11,300 in 2003.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Vanguard 582447
Torque:44 lb-ft (59.7 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Torque RPM:2400
Bore/Stroke:2.83x3.07 inches (72 x 78 mm)
Compression:24:1
Displacement:952 cc (58.1 ci)
Oil capacity:3.2 qts (3.0 L)
Power (gross):27 hp (20.1 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)

Capacity

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

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:500
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:40
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
Series:Legacy Series
Built in:Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$11,300 in 2003
Years produced:2004 - 2015

Attachments

Blade:60 inches width (152 cm), front-mount, 148 lbs (67 kg), Simplicity 1694387

Backhoe

Type:Kwik-Way Backhoe
Weight:690 lbs (312 kg)
Swing Arc:151°
Bucket width:9 inches (22 cm)
Loading height:84 inches (213 cm)
Bucket Rotation:147°
Reach from pivot:123 inches (312 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:78 inches (198 cm)
Snowblower:47 inches width (119 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 327 lbs (148 kg), Simplicity 1694404

Front-end loader

Model:1694396 Loader
Dump time:3s
Dump angle:40°
Lower time:4s
Raise time:5s
Bucket width:48 inches (121 cm)
Rollback time:3s
Breakout force:900 lbs (408 kg)
Reach (dumped):20.5 inches (52 cm)
Reach (ground):53 inches (134 cm)
Rollback angle:25°
Height (at pin):75.5 inches (191 cm)
Clearance (dumped):53 inches (134 cm)
Weight (without bucket):445 lbs (201 kg)
Lift capacity (full at pin):380 lbs (172 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, 222 lbs (100 kg), Simplicity 1695057
54" mid-mount mower deck:54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, 230 lbs (104 kg), Simplicity 1695058
60" mid-mount mower deck:60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, 300 lbs (136 kg), Simplicity 1695059

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:981 to 1131 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)
Weight 2WD:981 lbs (444 kg)
Weight 4WD:1131 lbs (513 kg)
Max rear axle:1800 lbs (816 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-magnetic
Mid PTO:independent
Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540
Mid PTO Clutch:electro-magnetic

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