Craftsman 917.25552 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25552

Craftsman 917.25552

12 HP · 1991

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Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Simplicity 12.5FCH42

12 HP · 1992–1994

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25552 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1991 for the Craftsman 917.25552.
  • The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25552Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years19911992–1994
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight—287 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1—
Wheelbase—101 cm
Length—163 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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