Walk Around With Our 4WD Simplicity Legacy XL, Should You Buy One? 

Getting out of 4wd it's always easier to go in reverse for even a foot or two and then shift to 2wd. I'm no mechanic but grew up on tractors and something about when the 4x4 is engaged and you stop it's still under pressure or locked in or whatever and going backwards just kind of releases everything. Probably way off but my Kubota is a 40hp and same thing taking it out of 4wd.

I have 2. Both are hard to get out of 4wd. I drive forward- let off and then shift simultaneously. BTW, I recognize the dealer sticker. I got my 2nd there, 1st one from the other dealership they acquired up the road. These things are like tanks.

They do not make these anymore and i don't know why, especially since the sub compact is getting popular with other brands, also i think the tires might have beet juice in them, an alternative to prevent rim rust

Enjoyed your video. Back in 2004 I bought a new Legacy XL 4x4 with the Kawasaki 27 HP liquid cooled engine. I mostly use it to move snow in the winter. Traction is quite good with the more aggressive tires. Never had a lick of trouble with the machine. It came with the 60 in pressed deck and three-point hitch. I also purchased the front blade for winter use. Most of the hours on the machine have been plowing snow. The 60-inch deck is tucked away in one of the outbuildings. I only cut grass with it a few times. It is hard to beat the cut of a simplicity floating deck. I use my cub cadet garden tractor with a 50 in deck to cut the lawn. It does a decent job, and I can mulch with it. If I remember correctly, the Legacy XL has around 400 hours on it. Still looks like new. Always kept inside and kept clean. I even have a cover for it when it is not in use. Changed the trans axle fluid and filter 2 times and engine oil every fall. I even changed the radiator fluid a few years ago. I keep up on regular maintenance on all my outdoor equipment. I am retired so things like that give me something to do. Love how quiet and smooth the Kawasaki engine is. No matter how cold it is, it starts right up. Oh yes, I did have to replace the battery last year. I keep a battery tender on it when not in use. I got 16 years out of the original battery. Can't complain about that. Wish you the best of luck with your Simplicity machines. Be safe and have a blessed summer.