Craftsman 917.25431 vs Cub Cadet 1440

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431

Craftsman 917.25431

14 HP · 1987–1988

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Cub Cadet 1440

Cub Cadet 1440

14 HP · 1992–1997

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25431 and the Cub Cadet 1440 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1440 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1987 for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The Cub Cadet 1440 is heavier: 346 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.25431.
  • The Cub Cadet 1440 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25431Cub Cadet 1440
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1987–19881992–1997
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight224 kg346 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase—118 cm
Length162 cm182 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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