Simplicity Legacy 23
The Simplicity Legacy 23 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 673 cc 41.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 23 hp / 17.2 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand 15U. Operating weight: 690 lbs 312 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 23 hp / 17.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6 gal
22.7 L
Transmission
Sundstrand 15U
Operating Weight
690 lbs
312 kg
Overview
![]() | 2001 - 2003
Legacy SeriesGarden tractor
Legacy Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $9,500 in 2001 | |
Variants | |
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2923 | similar Massey Ferguson model |
2023H | similar AGCO model |
Simplicity Legacy 23 Engine | |
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23HP Kohler 673cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Simplicity Legacy 23 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Hard-side weather cab optional. Two-post ROPS available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 950 psi
65.5 bar |
Pump flow | 3 gpm
11.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Rear lift | 450 lbs
204 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electric |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
2000 (1.0) | |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 55 inches
139 cm |
Weight | 802 lbs
363 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.5-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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The way to a beautiful lawn. published in 2000, by Simplicity | |
The Way To A Beautiful Lawn published in 2003, by Simplicity | |
Product Guide Fall 2001 published by Simplicity | |
Product Guide 2003 published by Simplicity | |
Operator's Manual Legacy / 2000 / 2900 Series (1717573) published in 2003 | |
2002 Product Specifications published by Simplicity |
Engine
Engine Detail — 673 cc / 41.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CH23S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 673 cc
41.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.15x2.64 inches
80 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.0 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand 15U
Transmission | Sundstrand 15U |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Oil type | ATF F |
Oil change | 400 h |
Sundstrand 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2600 transaxle. | |
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ATF F |
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Dimensions
Simplicity Legacy 23 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.5-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 55 inches
139 cm |
Length | 78.75 inches
200 cm |
Width | 44.75 inches
113 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 51 inches
129 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 76.5 inches
194 cm |
Weight | 802 lbs
363 kg |
Max rear axle | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Ground clearance | 8 inches
20 cm |
Rear axle | 1.1875 inch diameter
30 mm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
54" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Kwik-Way Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kwik-Way Backhoe |
Weight | 690 lbs
312 kg |
Transport height | 85 inches
215 cm |
Bucket width | 9 inches
22 cm |
12 inches
30 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° |
Photos
Simplicity Lawn Tractors Simplicity Legacy 23 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Simplicity Lawn Tractors Simplicity Legacy 23.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)23 hp
Kilowatts (kW)17.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)23.3 PS
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