Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is a powerful lawn and garden tractor made from 2004 to 2015. It has a strong diesel engine made by Briggs & Stratton, with 27 horsepower. This engine is very powerful compared to other tractors in its class. The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission, which means it's easy to change speeds without shifting gears.

This tractor is built for tough jobs. It has a 300-pound hitch capacity, which is above average for its size. The Legacy XL 27D is 80.7 inches long, 44.5 inches wide, and 50.8 inches tall. It weighs 979 pounds, making it a sturdy machine. The tractor has options for different operator stations, including an open seat, a folding safety frame, or a weather cab. It also has wet disc brakes for good stopping power and an electric starter for easy use.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 27 hp (20.1 kW)

Transmission: Shaft-driven Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 979 lb (444 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is Above Average. It is greater than 86% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Simplicity Legacy XL 27D is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton
Model
DM 950
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
3
Displacement
58 ci (1.0 L)
Bore
2.83 in (71.9 mm)
Stroke
3.07 in (78.0 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
27 hp (20.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shaft-driven Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power
Brake Type
Wet disc