Simplicity lawn tractors

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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ModelLegacy XL 27D

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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	TypeKwik-Way Backhoe Weight690 lbs (312 kg) Swing Arc151° Bucket width9 inches (22 cm) Loading height84 inches (213 cm) Bucket Rotation147° Reach from pivot123 inches (312 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth78 inches (198 cm)
Snowblower	47 inches width (119 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 327 lbs (148 kg), Simplicity 1694404
Front-end loader	Model1694396 Loader Dump time3s Dump angle40° Lower time4s Raise time5s Bucket width48 inches (121 cm) Rollback time3s Breakout force900 lbs (408 kg) Reach (dumped)20.5 inches (52 cm) Reach (ground)53 inches (134 cm) Rollback angle25° 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)