Simplicity Legacy 24.5

The Simplicity Legacy 24.5 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 952 cc 58.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 24.5 hp / 18.3 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand 15U. Operating weight: 690 lbs 312 kg.

Overview

	1999 - 2003 Legacy SeriesGarden tractor Legacy Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$10,300 (1998 )
	$12,000 (2001 )

Variants
2924D	similar Massey Ferguson model
2024D	similar AGCO model

Simplicity Legacy 24.5 Engine
24.5HP Briggs & Stratton 952cc 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	6 gal 22.7 L
Engine details ...

Simplicity Legacy 24.5 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
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
Pressure	950 psi 65.5 bar
Pump flow	3 gpm 11.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
Rear lift	450 lbs 204 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Clutch	electric
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
	2000 (1.0)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-magnetic

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	55 inches 139 cm
Weight	845 lbs 383 kg
Front tire	18x8.5-8
Rear tire	26x12-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	40
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12

References
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 1998 published by Simplicity
Product Guide Spring 1999 published by Simplicity
Product Guide 2000 published 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 — 952 cc / 58.1 ci Diesel

Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Briggs & Stratton DM 950
Displacement	952 cc 58.1 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.87x3.07 inches 73 x 78 mm
Power (gross)	24.5 hp 18.3 kW
Compression	24:1
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	3.2 qts 3.0 L
Coolant capacity	6 qts 5.7 L

Simplicity Legacy 24.5 Engine

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.

	ATF F

Dimensions

Simplicity Legacy 24.5 Tires
Lawn/turf front	18x8.5-8
Lawn/turf rear	26x12-12

Dimensions
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	845 lbs 383 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
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
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 Legacy 24.5 tractor photo