I have had a handful of Legacy's, and only 1 brief experience with a Legacy XL diesel. I wouldn't pass on a good deal on any of them, whether early legacy or XL, gas or diesel. Parts availability isn't a problem, and Briggs is no more expensive than any other parts supplier brand. I have never had any of my engines use a drop of oil. I think standard service intervals and common sense are sufficient.
My favorite engine thus far is the Kawasaki gas. I love the Command's, but my Kawasaki seems to use half the fuel, is twice and smooth and at least twice as quiet. I never really got a chance to 'feel' the power band under a load on the 27hp diesel, but it certainly made me feel good to drive
Resale is certainly stronger on a diesel, and engine life should be extended quite a bit.
If you want to till and mow, frankly, I would look for an early legacy with moderate hours and a 3pt/rear PTO. 4x4 isn't a need for mowing, and you will spend less on the early model. The differential lock on these machines works wonderfully. I mow some pretty good slopes...slopes a Sovereign won't climb up...and my Legacy handled wonderfully on them. I prefer the foot controlled implement lift of the early legacy's, though the XL joystick couldn't be any more user friendly. Problem is, I have to set my beer down to operate an implement.
Early legacy implements tend to be less costly, but you can really only find them used, and it may take some patience. The loader for the XL is far and away superior than the early models. Much easier to mount, more comfortable to use, and more robust. It's also going to cost you more, most likely, should you ever go down that path.
Plenty to consider, but I would recommend keeping your search open to any Legacy, or AGCO/Massey equivalent. I'm not much for kicking tires, but if you want to drop a bundle on equipment you plan to keep, find one of each you can take for a test ride, or reach out to someone here who may be close enough to you, for a visit.
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