Craftsman 917.27347 vs Cub Cadet 2518
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27347 and the Cub Cadet 2518 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27347 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 2518.
- The Cub Cadet 2518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27347 | Cub Cadet 2518 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 2003 | 2002–2003 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | — | 236 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 119 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27347 or the Cub Cadet 2518?
The Craftsman 917.27347 and the Cub Cadet 2518 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27347 or the Cub Cadet 2518?
The Craftsman 917.27347 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 2518.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27347 or the Cub Cadet 2518?
The Cub Cadet 2518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".