Craftsman 917.25596 vs Cub Cadet 1861
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25596 and the Cub Cadet 1861 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25596 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1991 for the Cub Cadet 1861.
- The Craftsman 917.25596 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25596 | Cub Cadet 1861 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1993 | 1991–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | — | 379 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 118 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |