Craftsman 917.28809 vs Simplicity Champion 20/50
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28809 and the Simplicity Champion 20/50 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.28809 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the Simplicity Champion 20/50.
- The Simplicity Champion 20/50 is heavier: 327 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.28809.
- The Simplicity Champion 20/50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28809 | Simplicity Champion 20/50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 2008 | 2006–2009 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 224 kg | 327 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.28809 or the Simplicity Champion 20/50?
The Craftsman 917.28809 and the Simplicity Champion 20/50 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.28809 or the Simplicity Champion 20/50?
The Craftsman 917.28809 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the Simplicity Champion 20/50.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 917.28809 or the Simplicity Champion 20/50?
The Simplicity Champion 20/50 is heavier: 327 kg versus 224 kg for the Craftsman 917.28809.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.28809 or the Simplicity Champion 20/50?
The Simplicity Champion 20/50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".