Craftsman 917.27342 vs Cub Cadet 1806

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27342

Craftsman 917.27342

18 HP · 1998–2000

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Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27342 and the Cub Cadet 1806 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.27342 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
  • The Craftsman 917.27342 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27342Cub Cadet 1806
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1998–20001987–1989
Fuel—Electric
Cylinders22
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—6 / 2
Wheelbase—111 cm
Length—182 cm
Mower deck46"38"

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