John Deere X720 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere X720

John Deere X720

27 HP · 2006–2012

View full specs
Simplicity Legacy XL 27

Simplicity Legacy XL 27

27 HP · 2004–2015

View full specs

Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere X720 and the Simplicity Legacy XL 27 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
  • The John Deere X720 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2004 for the Simplicity Legacy XL 27.

Full specs comparison

John Deere X720Simplicity Legacy XL 27
Power27 HP27 HP
Production years2006–20122004–2015
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight516 kg—
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity—136 kg
Wheelbase138 cm148 cm
Length200 cm205 cm
CabYesYes
Mower deck48"48"

Other comparisons

Craftsman Professional lawn tractors 917.28972 vs John Deere X720Craftsman Professional lawn tractors 944.60931 vs John Deere X720Craftsman 917.27633 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27Craftsman 917.27634 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27Craftsman 917.28848 vs John Deere X720Craftsman 917.28860 vs John Deere X720Cub Cadet GT 1554 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27Cub Cadet Tank 60 vs Simplicity Legacy XL 27