Craftsman 917.27375 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 18H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27375 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27375 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1998 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 18H has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27375 | Simplicity Broadmoor 18H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2004 | 1998–2004 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 192 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 128 cm |
| Length | — | 178 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27375 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H?
The Craftsman 917.27375 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27375 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H?
The Craftsman 917.27375 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 1998 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27375 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 18H?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 18H has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".

