Craftsman 917.25432 vs Cub Cadet 1512
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25432 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1512: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Craftsman 917.25432 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
- The Cub Cadet 1512 is heavier: 399 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25432.
- The Craftsman 917.25432 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25432 | Cub Cadet 1512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1988 | 1985–1987 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 237 kg | 399 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | 165 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1512?
The Craftsman 917.25432 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1512: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1512?
The Craftsman 917.25432 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1512?
The Cub Cadet 1512 is heavier: 399 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25432.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1512?
The Craftsman 917.25432 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".