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" |