Craftsman 917.27639 vs Simplicity ZT1844
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27639 and the Simplicity ZT1844 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27639 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2004 for the Simplicity ZT1844.
- The Simplicity ZT1844 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27639 | Simplicity ZT1844 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2006 | 2004–2005 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 322 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 123 cm |
| Length | — | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27639 or the Simplicity ZT1844?
The Craftsman 917.27639 and the Simplicity ZT1844 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27639 or the Simplicity ZT1844?
The Craftsman 917.27639 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2004 for the Simplicity ZT1844.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27639 or the Simplicity ZT1844?
The Simplicity ZT1844 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".