Craftsman 917.25585 vs Cub Cadet 1604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25585 and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25585 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 249 kg for the Craftsman 917.25585.
- The Craftsman 917.25585 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25585 | Cub Cadet 1604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1986 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 249 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25585 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Craftsman 917.25585 and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25585 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Craftsman 917.25585 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25585 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 249 kg for the Craftsman 917.25585.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25585 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Craftsman 917.25585 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".