Craftsman 917.25928 vs Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25928

Craftsman 917.25928

12 HP · 1997

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Simplicity 12.5FCH42

Simplicity 12.5FCH42

12 HP · 1992–1994

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.25928 and the Simplicity 12.5FCH42 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.25928 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1992 for the Simplicity 12.5FCH42.
  • The Simplicity 12.5FCH42 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.25928Simplicity 12.5FCH42
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years19971992–1994
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight—287 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase—101 cm
Length—163 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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