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" |