Craftsman 917.27342 vs Simplicity 6218

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27342

Craftsman 917.27342

18 HP · 1998–2000

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Simplicity 6218

Simplicity 6218

18 HP · 1981–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 917.27342 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Craftsman 917.27342 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
  • The Craftsman 917.27342 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 917.27342Simplicity 6218
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1998–20001981–1983
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—3 / 1
Wheelbase—122 cm
Length—170 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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