Craftsman 917.25486 vs Cub Cadet 1863
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25486 and the Cub Cadet 1863 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1863 is heavier: 393 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25486.
- The Cub Cadet 1863 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25486 | Cub Cadet 1863 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1993 | 1993–1997 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 237 kg | 393 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 115 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25486 or the Cub Cadet 1863?
The Craftsman 917.25486 and the Cub Cadet 1863 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25486 or the Cub Cadet 1863?
The Cub Cadet 1863 is heavier: 393 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25486.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25486 or the Cub Cadet 1863?
The Cub Cadet 1863 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".