The Simplicity Citation 21/48 is a 2WD zero-turn mower from the Citation series. This tractor was manufactured by Simplicity (a part of Briggs & Stratton) from 2006 to 2009. The Simplicity Citation 21/48 is equipped with a 0.6 L (38.3 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Simplicity Citation 21/48 zero-turn mower used the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine. It is a 0.6 L, 627 cm2, (38.3 cu·in) V-twin natural aspirated gasoline engine with 75.0 mm (2.95 in) of the cylinder bore and 70.0 mm (2.76 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 21.4 PS (15.7 kW; 21.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of output power.
The Simplicity Citation 21/48 is equipped with manual steering, two-post folding ROPS, 24.6 liters (6.5 US gal.; 5.4 Imp. gal) fuel tank and mid-mount 48 inches (1,210 mm) mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift.
Simplicity Citation 21/48 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Simplicity Citation 21/48 |
| Length | 2,010 mm (79.1 in) |
| Width | – |
| Height (ROPS) | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,210 mm (47.6 in) |
| Weight | 439 kg (968 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 24.6 liters (6.5 US gal.; 5.4 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 340A |
| Cabin type | Two-post folding ROPS |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.6 L, 627 cm2, (38.3 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 75.0 mm X 70.0 mm (2.95 in X 2.76 in) |
| Horsepower | 21.4 PS (15.7 kW; 21.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | – |
| Transmission model | Hydro-Gear |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 14.5 kmh (9 mph) Reverse: 8.0 kmh (5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 13×5.0-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 22×11.00-8 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent with electric clutch |
| Middle PTO speed | – |