Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is a versatile garden tractor manufactured by Simplicity, a division of Briggs & Stratton, between the years 2004 and 2015. Designed to cater to a variety of lawn and garden tasks, it can operate with both 2WD and 4WD configurations, providing adaptability across different terrains and conditions. This model features a reliable Briggs & Stratton DM 950, 1.0 L, three-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 27 horsepower at 3,600 RPM. Paired with a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission, the Legacy XL 27D allows for smooth and infinite speed adjustments whether moving forward or in reverse. It includes a durable chassis, capable of wet disc braking, and provides comfort with an open operator station with an optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab. Its hydraulic power steering system and wet disc brakes facilitate ease of handling and control. Although primarily a garden tractor, the Legacy XL 27D also offers attachment capabilities such as an independent middle PTO and an independent rear PTO with a speed of 540 RPM, enhancing its utility for various tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 27

Transmission: Shaft-driven Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 979 for 2WD, 1131 for 4WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 96% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Excellent
Greater than 100% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton
Model
DM 950
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
58.1
Bore (in)
2.83
Stroke (in)
3.07
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output (hp)
27

Transmission

Type
Shaft-driven Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
80.7
Width (in)
44.5 for 2WD, 47.2 for 4WD
Height (in)
50.8
Operating Weight (lb)
979 for 2WD, 1131 for 4WD

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Optional Independent Middle PTO, Independent Rear PTO
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
6
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag: Unknown, Lawn/turf: Unknown
Manufacture - End Year
2015
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
I (limited)
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
300 lbs at 24 inches
Operator Station Type
Open, optional two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
-