Craftsman 917.25436 vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25436 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25436 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Craftsman 917.25436 is heavier: 249 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Craftsman 917.25436 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25436 | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1988 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 249 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | 162 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25436 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Craftsman 917.25436 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25436 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Craftsman 917.25436 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25436 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Craftsman 917.25436 is heavier: 249 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25436 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Craftsman 917.25436 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".