SPECS / COMPARISON
Simplicity Legacy XL 27 vs Craftsman DGT4000
A detailed comparison of the Simplicity Legacy XL 27 and the Craftsman DGT4000. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Simplicity Legacy XL 2720.1 kW (26.9 HP)
Craftsman DGT400017.2 kW (23.1 HP)
| Specification | Simplicity Legacy XL 27 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Craftsman DGT4000 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 20.1 kW (26.9 HP) | 17.2 kW (23.1 HP) |
| Weight | 444.0 kg (2WD: 828.9 lbs (376.0 kg) 4WD: 978.9 lbs) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 136.0 kg (299.8 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 205.0 cm (80.7 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 20.1 LPM (5.3 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 2004-2015 | 2001 |
| Engine Model | Kohler CH740 | Kohler LV675 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 721 cc (44.0 cu in.) | 674 cc (41.1 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 8.00 cm (3.15 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.71 cm (2.64 in.) | 6.71 cm (2.64 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Torque Power | 2400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 54.2 N·m (40.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 500A | 12 V, CCA 280A, Group U1R |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 129.0 cm (50.8 in.) | — |
| Width | 120.0 cm (2WD: 44.5 in. (113.0 cm) 4WD: 47.2 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 148.0 cm (58.3 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 2.0 l (0.5 gal) | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.5 l (2WD: 2.1 gal (7.9 l) 4WD: 2.2 gal (8.3 l) Rear PTO: 2.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq K92 | Hydro-Gear BDU-10L |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 8.8 km/h (Forward: 9.0 MPH (14.5 km/h) Reverse: 5.5 MPH) | 3.4 km/h (Forward: 5.8 MPH (9.3 km/h) Reverse: 2.1 MPH) |
| Brakes | Wet disc | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | Sleeve hitch |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station. Two-post folding ROPS or hard-side weather cab | Open operator station |
| Hitch Type | Non-positional control | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 18×8.5-10Lawn/turf: 18×8.5-8 | Lawn/turf: 16×7.5-8 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 26×12-12Lawn/turf: 26×12-12 | Lawn/turf: 24×12-12 |
| Working Pressure | 20.7 bar (300.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 2 | — |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion RC14YC |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 10W-30 |
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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