Craftsman 917.25582 vs Cub Cadet 782D
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25582 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 782D: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Craftsman 917.25582 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Cub Cadet 782D.
- The Cub Cadet 782D is heavier: 347 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25582.
- The Craftsman 917.25582 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25582 | Cub Cadet 782D | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1984–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 237 kg | 347 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25582 or the Cub Cadet 782D?
The Craftsman 917.25582 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 782D: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25582 or the Cub Cadet 782D?
The Craftsman 917.25582 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Cub Cadet 782D.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25582 or the Cub Cadet 782D?
The Cub Cadet 782D is heavier: 347 kg versus 237 kg for the Craftsman 917.25582.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25582 or the Cub Cadet 782D?
The Craftsman 917.25582 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".