SPECS / COMPARISON
Simplicity Citation 21/48 vs Cub Cadet 2072
A detailed comparison of the Simplicity Citation 21/48 and the Cub Cadet 2072. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Simplicity Citation 21/4815.7 kW (21.1 HP)
Cub Cadet 207214.9 kW (20.0 HP)
| Specification | Simplicity Citation 21/48 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 2072 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Zero Turn Mower Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 15.7 kW (21.1 HP) | 14.9 kW (20.0 HP) |
| Weight | 439.0 kg (967.8 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 201.0 cm (79.1 in.) | 199.0 cm (78.3 in.) |
| Years Made | 2006-2009 | 1987-1989 |
| Engine Model | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard | Kohler M20S |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 627 cc (38.3 cu in.) | 770 cc (47.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | — |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 340A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 177.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 69.7 in.) | 120.0 cm (47.2 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 cm (47.6 in.) | 131.0 cm (51.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.6 l (6.5 gal) | 15.1 l (4.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Hydro-Gear | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.0 km/h (Forward: 9.0 MPH (14.5 km/h) Reverse: 5.0 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 7.5 MPH (12.1 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Two-post folding ROPS | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 13×5.0-6 | Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 22×11.00-8 | Lawn/turf: 26×12.00-12 |
| Spark Plug | — | Chamption RBL-15Y |
| Ground Clearance | — | 19.0 cm (7.5 in.) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 1.8 l (0.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 10W-30, 30 |
| Brakes | — | Dual disc |
| Drawbar Category | — | 0 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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