Craftsman 917.25947 vs Cub Cadet 80
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 80 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
- The Craftsman 917.25947 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1975 for the Cub Cadet 80.
- The Cub Cadet 80 is heavier: 195 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
- The Cub Cadet 80 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25947 | Cub Cadet 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977 | 1975–1979 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 139 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 109 cm |
| Length | — | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the Cub Cadet 80?
The Cub Cadet 80 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the Cub Cadet 80?
The Craftsman 917.25947 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1975 for the Cub Cadet 80.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the Cub Cadet 80?
The Cub Cadet 80 is heavier: 195 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the Cub Cadet 80?
The Cub Cadet 80 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".