Simplicity Legacy XL 27D

The Simplicity Legacy XL 27D 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): 27 hp / 20.1 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K92. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 690 lbs 312 kg.

Overview

	2004 - 2015 Legacy SeriesGarden tractor Legacy Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton)
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $11,300 in 2003

Variants
27	air-cooled gas
27LC	liquid-cooled gas
27D	liquid-cooled diesel
GT600	similar Snapper model

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D Engine
27HP Vanguard 952cc 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x2 2WD
	4x4 4WD
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Optional two-post folding ROPS. Optional hard-side weather cab.

Capacity
Fuel	5.5 gal 20.8 L
Front axle	1.6 qts 1.5 L

Hydraulics
Pressure	300 psi 20.7 bar
Front valves	2
Pump flow	5.3 gpm 20.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	1 (limited)
Control	non-positional control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	300 lbs 136 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-magnetic
Rear PTO Type	540
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-magnetic

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	58.5 inches 148 cm
Weight	981 to 1131 pounds
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 2004, by Simplicity
The Way To A Beautiful Lawn published in 2005, by Simplicity
Product Guide 2008 published by Simplicity

Engine

Engine Detail — 952 cc / 58.1 ci Diesel

Manufacturer	Vanguard 582447
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Displacement	952 cc 58.1 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.83x3.07 inches 72 x 78 mm
Power (gross)	27 hp 20.1 kW
Compression	24:1
Torque	44 lb-ft 59.7 Nm
Torque RPM	2400
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	3.2 qts 3.0 L
Coolant capacity	6 qts 5.7 L

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D Engine

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff Torq K92

Transmission	Tuff Torq K92
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	8.4 qts (2WD) 7.9 L
	8.8 qts (4WD) 8.3 L
	10 qts (rear PTO) 9.5 L
Oil type	Type F ATF
Oil change	250 h

	Type F ATF

Dimensions

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D Tires
Ag front	18x8.5-10
Ag rear	26x12-12
Lawn/turf front	18x8.5-8
Lawn/turf rear	26x12-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	58.5 inches 148 cm
Length	81 inches 205 cm
Width	44.75 inches (2WD) 113 cm
	47.25 inches (4WD) 120 cm
Height	51 inches 129 cm
Front axle	Cast-iron
Rear axle	1.156 inch diameter 29 mm

Simplicity Legacy XL 27D Weight
2WD	981 lbs 444 kg
4WD	1131 lbs 513 kg
Max rear axle	1800 lbs 816 kg

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
Bucket width	9 inches 22 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 XL27D with FL400 front-end loader.

Simplicity Legacy XL27D with FL400 front-end loader.