Craftsman 917.28813 vs Simplicity Javelin 20/44
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.28813 and the Simplicity Javelin 20/44 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.28813 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the Simplicity Javelin 20/44.
- The Craftsman 917.28813 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.28813 | Simplicity Javelin 20/44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 2008 | 2006–2008 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 260 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.28813 or the Simplicity Javelin 20/44?
The Craftsman 917.28813 and the Simplicity Javelin 20/44 deliver the same power: 20 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.28813 or the Simplicity Javelin 20/44?
The Craftsman 917.28813 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the Simplicity Javelin 20/44.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.28813 or the Simplicity Javelin 20/44?
The Craftsman 917.28813 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".