Craftsman 917.25947 vs Cub Cadet 81
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 81 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
- The Cub Cadet 81 is heavier: 190 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
- The Cub Cadet 81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.25947 | Cub Cadet 81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977 | 1977–1979 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 139 kg | 190 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 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 81?
The Cub Cadet 81 is more powerful than the Craftsman 917.25947: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the Cub Cadet 81?
The Cub Cadet 81 is heavier: 190 kg versus 139 kg for the Craftsman 917.25947.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.25947 or the Cub Cadet 81?
The Cub Cadet 81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".