Craftsman 917.25597 vs Simplicity SunStar 18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.25597 and the Simplicity SunStar 18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.25597 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1987 for the Simplicity SunStar 18.
- The Simplicity SunStar 18 is heavier: 374 kg versus 333 kg for the Craftsman 917.25597.
- The Craftsman 917.25597 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25597 | Simplicity SunStar 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1993 | 1987–1997 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 333 kg | 374 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 129 cm |
| Length | — | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity SunStar 18?
The Craftsman 917.25597 and the Simplicity SunStar 18 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity SunStar 18?
The Craftsman 917.25597 is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1987 for the Simplicity SunStar 18.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity SunStar 18?
The Simplicity SunStar 18 is heavier: 374 kg versus 333 kg for the Craftsman 917.25597.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25597 or the Simplicity SunStar 18?
The Craftsman 917.25597 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".