Craftsman 536.25257 vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 536.25257 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Craftsman 536.25257 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Craftsman 536.25257 has the wider mower deck: 43" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 536.25257 | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1996 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 43" | 36" |