Craftsman 917.28803 vs John Deere 180
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28803 and the John Deere 180 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.28803 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1986 for the John Deere 180.
- The John Deere 180 is heavier: 256 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.28803.
- The Craftsman 917.28803 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28803 | John Deere 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2008 | 1986–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 224 kg | 256 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 167 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
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