Craftsman 917.25271 vs Cub Cadet 1863
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25271 and the Cub Cadet 1863 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25271 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1993 for the Cub Cadet 1863.
- The Cub Cadet 1863 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25271 | Cub Cadet 1863 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1995 | 1993–1997 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 393 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 115 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |