Craftsman 917.25597 vs Simplicity Sovereign 18H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25597 and the Simplicity Sovereign 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25597 is heavier: 333 kg versus 312 kg for the Simplicity Sovereign 18H.
- The Craftsman 917.25597 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25597 | Simplicity Sovereign 18H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1993 | 1993–2000 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 333 kg | 312 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 128 cm |
| Length | — | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity Sovereign 18H?
The Craftsman 917.25597 and the Simplicity Sovereign 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity Sovereign 18H?
The Craftsman 917.25597 is heavier: 333 kg versus 312 kg for the Simplicity Sovereign 18H.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity Sovereign 18H?
The Craftsman 917.25597 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".