SPECS / COMPARISON
Simplicity Legacy XL 27D vs Wheel Horse D-180
A detailed comparison of the Simplicity Legacy XL 27D and the Wheel Horse D-180. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Simplicity Legacy XL 27D20.1 kW (26.9 HP)
Wheel Horse D-18013.4 kW (18.0 HP)
| Specification | Simplicity Legacy XL 27D Garden and Lawn Tractors | Wheel Horse D-180 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) | 13.4 kW (18.0 HP) |
| Weight | 513.0 kg (2WD: 978.9 lbs (444.0 kg) 4WD: 1131.0 lbs) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 136.0 kg (299.8 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 205.0 cm (80.7 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 20.1 LPM (5.3 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 2004-2015 | 1974-1975 |
| Engine Model | Briggs & Stratton DM 950 | Kohler K482S |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 952 cc (58.1 cu in.) | 783 cc (47.8 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.19 cm (2.83 in.) | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | — |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent with electro-magnetic clutch | — |
| Torque Power | 2400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 59.7 N·m (44.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 24.0:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 500A | 12 V |
| 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) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 5.7 l (1.5 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 | Sundstrand |
| 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) | — |
| Brakes | Wet disc | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | 0 |
| 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: |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 26×12-12Lawn/turf: 26×12-12 | Lawn/turf: |
| Working Pressure | 20.7 bar (300.0 psi) | — |
| Valves | 2 | — |
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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