John Deere 1420 vs Simplicity Citation XT 28/52

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1420

John Deere 1420

28 HP · 2001–2004

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Simplicity Citation XT 28/52

Simplicity Citation XT 28/52

28 HP · 2013

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1420 and the Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
  • The Simplicity Citation XT 28/52 is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 2001 for the John Deere 1420.
  • The John Deere 1420 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 52".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1420Simplicity Citation XT 28/52
Power28 HP28 HP
Production years2001–20042013
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders32
Drive2WD or 4WD—
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase124 cm—
Length220 cm200 cm
Mower deck60"52"

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