Craftsman 917.25432 vs Cub Cadet 1572
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25432 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1572: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Cub Cadet 1572 is heavier: 442 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25432.
- The Cub Cadet 1572 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25432 | Cub Cadet 1572 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1988 | 1987–1988 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Weight | 237 kg | 442 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Length | 165 cm | 199 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1572?
The Craftsman 917.25432 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1572: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1572?
The Cub Cadet 1572 is heavier: 442 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25432.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25432 or the Cub Cadet 1572?
The Cub Cadet 1572 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 44".

